Introduction to Philippians

A.Exhortations to avoid false teachers (3:1-21)

B.Miscellaneous exhortations (4:1-9)

IV.Expression of Thanks and Conclusion (4:10-23)

A.Repeated thanks (4:10-20)

B.Greetings and benediction (4:21-23)

Settlers from Thasos occupy what would later be called Philippi and named it Krenides. 500

Philip II of Macedon invests in the development of the area and so the city was named in his honor. 358

The Romans win an overwhelming victory over the Macedonians at the battle of Pydna, after which Philippi came under Roman control. 168

The Battle of Philippi, a strategic turning point in Roman history, is fought between the army of Cassius and Brutus against that of Octavius and Mark Antony. 42

A decade later Octavius (Augustus) prevails against Mark Antony in the Battle of Actium, after which Philippi became a colony where veterans of the Roman civil war were settled and enjoyed the privileges of those who lived in Rome. 31 BC

Jesus’s trials, death, resurrection Nisan 14-16 or April 3-5, AD 33

Pentecost AD 33

Saul’s conversion on the Damascus Road October AD 34

Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark make first missionary journey. AD 47-49

Paul and Silas begin second missionary journey overland through Cilicia to Derbe, Lystra, Iconium, and Pisidian Antioch. AD 49

Paul, Silas, and Timothy continue through North Galatia to Troas. 49

Paul and his companions arrive in Philippi and plant the first Christian church in Europe. 50

Paul’s ministry in the Macedonia cities of Thessalonica and Berea 50

Paul plants the church at Corinth. 50-51

Paul concludes second missionary journey, returning to Antioch of Syria. 52

Paul’s third missionary journey takes him to Ephesus. 54

Paul’s extended ministry in Ephesus 54-56

Paul likely revisits Philippi collecting funds for the church at Jerusalem. 57

Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome 60-62

Paul writes his letter to the church at Philippi. 62

Polycarp’s letter to the Philippians 110-140