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The Author of a New Testament Letter
Dezerah Flores
Abilene Christian University
BIBO:102.W1 : Life, Literature, and Community
Professor Platt
11/06/2023
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The Author of a New Testament Letter
Paul is
a Saint who established Philippi's first Jesus community, a Christian congregation
(BibleProject, 2016). He faced resistance when announcing Jesus as the true king. He was imprisoned for
preaching the word of Jesus. He believed in death for Jesus but was equally hesitant to continue
preaching in fear of death. Paul was very influential. He was persistent in teaching his word. He never
whimpered at hardships or had any disappointments. He exhibited patience, courage, humility, ethics,
and forgiveness. He was confident in the life-transforming work that God had compelled in them. His
imprisonment inspired others to follow Jesus. He felt that if he were executed, he would join in life with
Jesus, which he thought was great. He also thought that if he lived, he could continue to preach the
word of Jesus. He looks forward to being set free in response to their prayers (1:19–26), so either was a
win-win situation for him and others. He leaned more towards living and continuing Jesus' word.
One situation of imitating Christ I can recall is when he says there is always something to
complain about, but a follower of Jesus knows life is a gift and to choose to see beauty and grace in any
life circumstance. I am going through one of the worst situations I have been in right now. My goal in life
is, career-wise, to become an elementary teacher. That is why I am enrolled in ACU right now. I recently
gave up a great career to pursue an assistant job at our local elementary school. The pay is less than half
what I made, but it is for my future, right? Well, cutting my pay back so significantly has affected my
family. My husband recently lost his job after I had taken this job at the elementary school. We now
cannot afford our bills. Our home and our cars will soon be lost, and we are left in a panic to keep our
lives and children stable. Through all the chaos, I know my children are happy and healthy and will love
us no matter where we live or what we drive. It is hard to see the beauty in our struggles, but it makes
me realize some have it worse, and some have been through the exact same situation and overcome it,
which is what I am praying will happen to us, too.
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References
[BibleProject]. (2016, November 15).
Book of Philippians Summary: A Complete
Animated Overview
[Video]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE9qqW1-
BkU&t=485s
Powell, M. A. (2018). Introducing the New Testament (2nd ed.). Baker Publishing Group.
https://reader2.yuzu.com/books/9781493413133
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