We are born enslaved to sin and death, but Jesus Christ ransoms, frees, and transfers us into obedient life under God’s truth.
Christians, We are All Born into Slavery
Epaphroditus, a Zealous Helper of the Imprisoned Apostle Paul, Suffered from Depression
Paul found it necessary to dispatch Epaphroditus with this letter to the believers due to the circumstances. It was necessary on three fronts – Paul’s concern for the Philippian believers (v.28); Epaphroditus’ desire to see the Philippian church (v.26); and for the concern that the Philippian believers had for Epaphroditus (v.26).
