Paul's Epistle To Philippians
BUS304/ONLI/IS-2013/SPRING/VIRTUAL
Dzmitry Baltunou
Unit 3 Assignment
Paul's epistle to the Philippians in many ways, reminds a letter from a soldier not aware of his fate. Paul wrote Philippians from the prison where he suffered deeply, anticipating the time when he might soon be killed. And he wrote to people he loved. His words to the Christians in Philippi were very thoughtful, caring, heartbreaking yet encouraging; enthusiastic but bittersweet. From Paul's viewpoint, this letter could be his last words of advice and genuine thanks to his faithful friends. In this letter, Paul wrote to support the Philippians, who were concerned about the sufferings he was going through. As he expected the likelihood of his soon death, Paul wrote …show more content…
In chapter one Paul used "you" 21 times, this is what makes his letter effective, and make the audience believe that the most important person in their message is "you," the reader. You attitude in Paul's letter is the key to successful message. It makes the reader feel the benefits, help convince the readers to do whatever it is he's asking them to do. Focusing on reader benefit shows that Paul considered the situation from the reader's point of view. Readers feel less threatened and more assured if they feel we as writer understand their needs. The You-Attitude that Paul uses is more than just using the "you" pronoun. It is truly an attitude that Paul believes and, as a result, he make his readers believe: that the most important person in the message is his reader. Paul's communication helps people to believe that they are valued and appreciated. Paul declares his affection for the Philippians. "Just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace. For God is my witness, how greatly I long for you all with the affection of Jesus
Dzmitry Baltunou
Unit 3 Assignment
Paul's epistle to the Philippians in many ways, reminds a letter from a soldier not aware of his fate. Paul wrote Philippians from the prison where he suffered deeply, anticipating the time when he might soon be killed. And he wrote to people he loved. His words to the Christians in Philippi were very thoughtful, caring, heartbreaking yet encouraging; enthusiastic but bittersweet. From Paul's viewpoint, this letter could be his last words of advice and genuine thanks to his faithful friends. In this letter, Paul wrote to support the Philippians, who were concerned about the sufferings he was going through. As he expected the likelihood of his soon death, Paul wrote …show more content…
In chapter one Paul used "you" 21 times, this is what makes his letter effective, and make the audience believe that the most important person in their message is "you," the reader. You attitude in Paul's letter is the key to successful message. It makes the reader feel the benefits, help convince the readers to do whatever it is he's asking them to do. Focusing on reader benefit shows that Paul considered the situation from the reader's point of view. Readers feel less threatened and more assured if they feel we as writer understand their needs. The You-Attitude that Paul uses is more than just using the "you" pronoun. It is truly an attitude that Paul believes and, as a result, he make his readers believe: that the most important person in the message is his reader. Paul's communication helps people to believe that they are valued and appreciated. Paul declares his affection for the Philippians. "Just as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace. For God is my witness, how greatly I long for you all with the affection of Jesus