Author – Paul
Time – 62 A.D.

Summary – The tone of this letter is more personal in nature than any other letter. Paul outlines his own beliefs and states that all believers must not be self–centred in their lives, but must look to Christ for an example of self–sacrifice and unity in purpose. He further contrasts enemies of the cross with those who are friends of the Lord Jesus and the cross. It is thought that Paul wrote this epistle while he was in prison.

Key Verses – "But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. But indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ"
Philippians 3 v 7 to 8

"Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind"
Philippians 3 v 13 to 15

Christ our life – Chapter 1 v 1 to 30

Christ our mind – Chapter 2 v 1 to 30

Christ our goal – Chapter 3 v 1 to 4 v 1

Christ our strength – Chapter 4 v 2 to 2