The book of Philippians was written by Paul and ministered Philippi. During Paul’s second three month missionary journey. Paul brought faith into the city Troas to the people who would form the heart of the thriving congregation of the city. It was likely that Paul wrote Philippians last of all of the four Prison Epistles. The other three Prison Epistles were Colossians, Ephesians and Philemon. The letter of the Philippians was delivered by Epaphroditus. Philippians is so important because it was not written in a time of crisis, it was written so Paul could express his affection and appreciation. This affection and appreciation was aimed towards the believers of Philippian. Throughout the letter Paul’s appreciation is clearly stated as he gave them encouragement to live out their faith as well as joy in unity. “He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the …show more content…
In the New Testament he was called by Saul which is his Hebrew name. Though he was not born in the place of which Christ walked the land Paul was known to be the one of the first leaders of Christians. Some insist on saying Paul got educated first hand by Jesus himself during his ministry on earth. He is said to be one of the most important people in the history of Christianity today. He was said to be a major figure in his own day in the Christianity movement but he also was said to have many enemies and critics. Paul’s fellow peers Peter and James were given much more respect than Paul was. Paul had to show his own worth because of such disrespect. Paul’s surviving letters had an enormous influence on the Christianity today and he is now known as one of the greatest leaders of religion of all time in the world today. Paul wrote thirteen letters in the New Testament or Epistles. 1 Thessalonians, Galatians, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Philemon, and Romans were all proven to be written by Paul in the New