Philippians: An Introduction of the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Church in Philippi (1:1-2)

Being followers of Jesus does not excuse us from difficulties. However, being a follower of Jesus means that as we go through life, we have hope during those challenging times–hope in circumstances, hope in whatever the outcome, and hope in knowing who is in control of the situation. We have an example of how to navigate difficult situations, and we have a community that serves us, which we are called to serve as well. As a byproduct of our lives, there is a real sense of joy, among other defining characteristics.