The Problem of Church Disunity
Synopsis: Paul gets specific about the problem of disunity in the Philippian church, going so far as to name two leaders who were part of the problem.
Resources for Christian Living
Synopsis: Paul is continuing his discussion on the Christian life as a race, a race that will require much from us. Here he informs us of three of the resources God provides for us in this race.
On the Road to Glory
Synopsis: In today’s passage, Paul likens the Christian life to a great quest, complete with dangers and a glorious destination.
A Conversion Story
Synopsis: These verses consist of Paul’s telling of his conversion story from the perspective of what was happening in his heart. Though we will not all have a Damascus Road type of conversion experience, all Christians must have a Philippians 3 conversion to be a Christian at all.
Three Portraits of Unity
Synopsis: In presenting his travel plans here rather than as customarily at the end of his letter, Paul is giving his readers three pictures of the kind of people who promote unity in the church.
More On Church Unity
Synopsis: Paul continues in this passage to address the problem of church disunity, giving some specific commands relating to it.