When the apostle Paul wrote this letter to the Christians in Philippi, probably from Rome C.A.D. 62, he encouraged the Philippians to live as citizens of a heavenly city, growing in their commitment to serve God and one another. Jesus is the supreme example of this way of life.

Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus try to be good examples as well. As Paul wrote to the Philippians from prison, he had several purposes in mind: (1) to tell them that Epaphroditus had recovered from a serious illness; (2) to encourage them in their faith; (3) to assure them that he was still in good spirits; and (4) to thank them for their continued support.

The reality of Jesus is an interesting statement. The historical proof of his existence is without question as there is a magnitude of historical documents and archeological findings that attest to His reality. However, really who is Jesus? To borrow a modern phrase, what does Jesus bring to the table? Join us this Sunday to learn about some specific realities of Jesus that Paul shows the Philippian church.