Introducing Paul’s letter to the Philippians explores the biblical book of Philippians, giving particular attention to its historical setting and culture. The strategy for discussing this books centers on reading each New Testament letter as it would have sounded to its first-century audience. In addition to providing an overview of the book, the course discusses topics such as authorship, audience, theology, major themes, presenting problems, and pastoral strategies in depth.
Upon successful completion you should be able to:
Understand the pastoral goals and strategies for Paul’s letter to the Philippians
Explain controversies concerning whether Philippians is a single work or a composite of several letters
Describe important first-century cultural practices such as patronage, reciprocity, honor, and shame
Draw nearer to Jesus as you explore New Testament Christology
Understand the challenges first-century Christians faced to maintain harmony and Christian unity
Evaluate your own conduct and attitudes as Paul speaks to you from the ancient past
Philippians
Paul’s Relationship with the Philippians
Paul’s Location in Philippians
One Letter or Several?
The Reason for Philippians
Paul’s Strategy in Philippians
Title: Bible Survey Video Series: Philippians
Instructor: David deSilva
Publisher: Lexham Press
Publication Date: 2021
Product Type: Logos Mobile Education
Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts and video resources
Courses: 1
Video Hours: .75
Dr. David A. deSilva is the trustees’ distinguished professor of New Testament and Greek at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio, where he’s taught since 1995. He’s written over 20 books in the areas of New Testament and Second Temple Judaism and is a leading expert on the cultural world of the New Testament.