Philippians defines pure, consistent living--a lifestyle characterized in this book, as centered in the death of Christ. Carson's overview of Paul's letter of joy stresses like-minded sharing with other believers, rejoicing, gentleness, contentment, gratitude and courtesy. Setting these qualities in the foreground of life goals helps Christians distinguish the essential from the perupheral.
An exposition of Philippians that considers Paul's instruction on consistent integrity and the cross as the center of life.