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A 10 page exegetical paper that examines Philippians 2:1-11. The modern world is generally considered to be in a state of turmoil. Constantly, the news is filled with the details of war, the clash of cultures in regions such as the Middle East, as well as violence within the heart of the nation's cities. Paul's Letter to the Philippians was written during times even more violent. Therefore, Paul's advice to the Philippians on how to weather adversity offers insights that can guide Christian life in the present. To gain from Paul's insight into the spiritual truths that can guide human behavior, this exegesis examines Philippians 2:1-11. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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such as the Middle East, as well as violence within the heart of the nations cities. Pauls Letter to the Philippians was written during times even more violent. Therefore, Pauls
advice to the Philippians on how to weather adversity offers insights that can guide Christian life in the present. To gain from Pauls insight into the spiritual truths that can
guide human behavior, the following exegesis examines Philippians 2:1-11. The Historical Context There is general consensus among scholars that this Pauline epistle as written during the time of the
Apostles captivity in Rome (Heeren). Furthermore, it has been established that it was not written while Paul was at Caesarea (Heeren). However, scholars do not agree as to whether or
not this letter was written at the beginning of Pauls sojourn in Rome or at its end (Heeren). The authenticity of this letter as Pauline in origin is also agreed
upon by biblical scholarship (Heeren). On learning that Paul had been imprisoned in Rome, the Philippian church, which already had a close association with Paul, sent Epaphroditus to him
in order to "bear him alms and minister to his needs" (Heeren). Paul rejoiced to receive this messenger and the news he brought of the church at Philippi. It may
have been that Epaphroditus had been Pauls companion and assistant during one of his visits to that city (Heeren). However, while in Rome, Epaphroditus fell ill and when he recovered,
the Philippians urged that he return home. Paul urged him to return, but took the opportunity to send with Epaphroditus a letter to the faithful in Philippi (Heeren). The
text of the letter was probably dictated by Paul to Timothy and in it Paul expresses a genuine outpouring of his heart (Heeren). The letter is "affectionate in tone, sincerity,
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