3 Ways Epaphroditus shows us the Mind of Christ

His name means cheerful or charming
5 terms showing us the mind or Christ (v. 25)
Brother: he is a Christian, part of the family of God
Fellow Worker: co-laborer, served the church somehow
Soldier: engaged in eternal realities
Paul’s ministry was like a military campaign (2 Cor. 10:3-6 | 1 Tim. 1:18 | 2 Tim. 2:3-4 | Eph. 6:10-17)
Messenger: a sent one to minister for a need (official representative sent by the church in Ephesus)
Jesus is the greater Apostle
Minister: servant
He shows true concern for the Philippians (v. 26)
His self-giving sacrifice (v. 27-30)