6-29-25 Biblical-Literacy

Dr. David Capes provided an introduction in a summer study of Philippians: an Epistle of Friendship.

Paul’s relationship with the church: established on his 2nd missionary journey. First church in Europe.

Paul wrote the letter during Roman military custody

- Christian community supported him

- He was able to communicate outside of jail

- People were able to see him and tend to his needs

- Imprisoned a long time

Friendship Letter - a sharing of life together.

- Fellowship

- Equality

- Friends hold all things in common

- Friends have the same mind

- Sharing in trouble and sufferings and rejoicing

Points for home

- Friendship is central to the Gospel

- God will complete what he started

- Paul can teach us to pray

Listen to Dr. Capes present the background for Paul’s letter to the Philippians, written while incarcerated in a Roman prison. Dr. Capes breaks down Paul’s language of friendship to show the Joy of Christ.