An Adult Faith: Paul’s Letter to the Philippians

Paul’s warmth for the community in Philippi prompts him to reveal some of his deepest insights about how Jesus has made possible a mature relationship with the divine. Sharing a sense of confident solidarity with the Philippians, Paul is prompted to open his heart in a way that enables us to get a glimpse of how and why he now envisages a life that transcends race, gender and status.

This is a letter of deep encouragement. You know the gift of life you have received, says Paul, now live it to the full. ‘Whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, pure, pleasing, commendable, if there is any excellence, anything worth of praise, think on these things. … Rejoice!’ Challenging theology and practical counsel intermingle in this rich expression of early Christian life. With four live sessions and recommended reading we will open up the world of this remarkable short text.

There will be some material to look at before the first session. We will email you around one week prior to the course with information about accessing the course, including this material, on our online learning platform (Moodle).