Philippians 1:27-30

A. A worthy walk 1:27-30

The first sub-section (Philippians 1:27-30) begins with a topic sentence that expresses Paul’s desire for the Philippians. Then he proceeded to explain and to illustrate what constitutes a worthy walk (Philippians 2:1 to Philippians 4:9).

"With this section we come to the heart of matters, the primary reason for having written this letter . . . And here in particular the three-way bond that holds the letter together stands out [i.e., Christ, Paul, and the Philippians]. The problem is not schism, but posturing and bickering-selfish ambition, empty conceit, complaining, arguing. At stake is the gospel in Philippi-Christ himself, if you will." [Note: Fee, p. 158.]

"The Christian life is not a playground; it is a battleground. We are sons in the family, enjoying the fellowship of the Gospel (Philippians 1:1-11); we are servants sharing in the furtherance of the Gospel (Philippians 1:12-26); but we are also soldiers defending the faith of the Gospel. And the believer with the single mind can have the joy of the Holy Spirit even in the midst of battle." [Note: Wiersbe, 2:70.]