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Lectio: Philippians with Dr. Tim Gray

Friendship in Christ

Episode 3 • 27m
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Echoing the Old Testament Job, Paul reveals his secret to joyfully share the Gospel despite his imprisonment. Paul then artfully reworks the Greco-Roman ideals of friendship and citizenship, calling the Philippians' to practice true humility.

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Bible Study, Scripture, Old Testament, New Testament

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