Скачать или смотреть Session 1 - Philippians; An Epistle of Friendship: David Capes, 06/29/25

David Capes provided an introduction in a summer study of Philippians: an Epistle of Friendship.


Paul’s relationship with the church: established on his 2nd missionary journey. First church in Europe. 


Paul wrote the letter during Roman military custody
* Christian community supported him

* He was able to communicate outside of jail

* People were able to see him and tend to his needs

* Imprisoned a long time



Friendship Letter - a sharing of life together.

*   Fellowship

*   Equality

*   Friends hold all things in common

*   Friends have the same mind

*   Sharing in trouble and sufferings and rejoicing



Points for home

* Friendship is central to the Gospel
 
* God will complete what he started
Paul can teach us to pray



Listen to David present the background for Paul’s letter to the Philippians, written while incarcerated in a Roman prison. David breaks down Paul’s language of friendship to show the joy of Christ.

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