dokimazein occurs 13x in Paul’s acknowledged letters (in Phil, only here). Grundmann provides a biblical-theology composite, Therrien a doctrinal synthesis (239–301), dual senses, “test” and “approve.” Eschatological testing and approval in the judgment by God are prominent (any clash with justification by faith is minimized; cf. Reumann 1982: ##125–29). The “moment of truth” at the final judgment underlies the impvs. for the Christian life. Authentic life in the community “in via” takes specific