The Introduction to the Epistle of Philippians with David Kenebrew, Th.D.

2023 May 21st Streaming

This week we begin our study and teaching in Paul’s epistle to the Philippians, another “prison epistle.” Today will be an “Introduction” to this precious letter to a body of believers he loved deeply, and they loved him deeply as well. The church at Philippi was the first church established in Europe, planted by the apostle Paul on his second missionary journey around AD 50 or 51. The initial converts of the church at Philippi were Gentiles, and the congregation developed into a predominately Gentile fellowship. Women also played an essential role in the life of the church at Philippi.
Seeing through the Chaos
Paul traveled to Philippi accompanied by Silas, Timothy, and Luke. What was behind Paul going with Silas and not Barnabas? This second missionary journey was preceded by one of the biggest arguments in the New Testament. Let’s talk about it…