The Philippians were in many ways a normal group of people; they’d experienced great joys but also faced the harder realities of life. The book of Philippians is God’s word of grace and peace to these people, people who live in a world that’s not the way it’s supposed to be. Ultimately, it’s God’s words of grace and peace to us.

Resources:

Philippians 1:1-2

Philippians: Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Moises Silva

The Message of Philippians: Jesus Our Joy, Alec Motyer