This section of the letter transitions from the introduction and preliminary statements to the reason Paul wrote this letter. In 1:12, Paul says that his circumstances in prison are actually advancing the gospel, not hindering it. But why would he say this? What issue is he addressing here? Paul’s goal in this section is to change the Philippians’ perspective on his circumstances. He wants them to see that what appears to be a bad thing is actually a good thing. Why? God is using it. Paul
Philippians 1:12–17