Summer Series Lesson 1 - Philippians; An Epistle of Friendship:

29/06/2025
Summer Series Lesson 1 - Philippians; An Epistle of Friendship:

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6-29-25 Biblical-Literacy

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

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