This four chapter book is a great choice for personal reflection or group study. You will be hard pressed to find a more practical book. Almost every verse of this Pauline epistle is packed with deep spiritual truth and encouragement for believers. Though it was written nearly two thousand years ago, you will find that the lessons inside are so timely and practical it was almost as if it was written just for us.
Of the various themes in Philippians, perhaps the most prevalent is “joy.” Throughout the book the joy we should have in Christ is stressed. Do you find that your relationship with Christ is a source of joy? Does this joy radiate through you to all the people around you? Are you perhaps a bit discouraged and want to increase your joy? Study Philippians!
The church at Philippi had many strengths. But Paul encouraged them to keep living for Christ, to forget the past, and to press on toward greater heights. We hope that you too will reach higher heights in your walk with Christ after you gain a deeper understanding of this wonderful epistle.