Synopsis: Philippians are partners with Paul in the suffering and conflict of the Gospel. To live as worthy citizens of heaven, the Philippians must have unity in Christ’s Spirit, putting on the Mind of Christ - to stand firm and toil together in the suffering God has granted, as God’s sign to the world that Christ is Victorious.
Synopsis: Paul and the Philippians, though they suffer for Christ, strive for joy-filled, unified living because they are citizens of heaven; the household of God, partners in the gospel and partakers of grace.