The Church In Philippi— Partakers Of Grace
THE CHURCH IN PHILIPPI—
PARTAKERS OF GRACE
In this booklet we shall consider certain features of the church in Philippi. Philippi was the chief city in the province of Macedonia of the old Roman Empire (Acts 16:12). Through Paul's first ministry journey to Europe (Acts 16:10-12), a church was raised up in this city, the first church in Europe.
ESTABLISHED IN GOOD ORDER
In Philippians 1:1 Paul says, "Paul and Tim othy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the over seers and deacons." This verse indicates that the church in Philippi was established in good order. Notice that Paul speaks of "the saints…with the overseers and deacons." This is the only place in the New Testament where such an expression is found. It is significant that Paul speaks of the saints with the overseers and deacons. In every local church the unique group consists of the saints. The saints are the components of a local church. Among the saints there are leading ones,