Philippians 4: 1-3

The task of preforming a biblical exegeses of Philippians 4:1-9, mean exploring ““associative” concepts in the letter, for example, the emphasis on friendship and Paul’s close ties to this Church” (Willis). This task cannot be accomplished without examining the author, audience and culture surrounding the text. In the detailed analysis of this letter, we will examine the benefits of Christians remaining like-minded in Christ and the impact it has on the church. Paul used this letter to the Philippians church to exhibit not just his love of Christ but also his love for the Philippians. He also used Euodia and Syntyche as examples of the incorrect mindset that begun to seep into the church at Philippi. While Paul only listed two individuals he wrote this letter to the entire church body. The act of not remaining like-minded with Christ has impact on the individual and the body of Christ.
Paul, wrote this letter to the church at Philippi. This letter is believed to have been written about 61 BCE. During this time city of Philippi was a Roman colony. Roman was under the rule of Caesar Augustus. While Paul’s the exact location cannot be determined by this letter, it is believed to be written while he was either in Ephesus or a Roman jail. Paul, himself a recent convert to Christianity, was of Jewish decent and had Roman Citizenship. Paul’s father said to have been a son of a Pharisee and his mother was of Jewish decent. Paul occupation as a tent maker. But after Paul’s Damascus road experience, he began spreading the gospel of Jesus. This new found faith and evangelical life style led Paul to be incarnated several times during his life span. Timothy, Silas, Peter along with Paul were active missionary worker, spreading the gospel of Jesus. They help establish churches all over the