Philippians (11th Book of the New Testament).
Author.
Paul the apostle.
Main point.
Many things and people can make us happy, but only Jesus can give us true, deep-down joy.
Main people.
Paul, Timothy, Epaphroditus, Euodias, Syntyche.
Special features.
Starts out as a thank-you note for the Philippians' gift to Paul. Explores the meaning of joy; yet it was written by a man in prison. Gives practical advice on how to develop an attitude of gratitude and joy.
Date.
About A.D. 61.
How Many Chapters?
4 chapters.
How the Book got its name?
The book is Paul's letter to the Christians in Philippi.
