Epistle To The Philippians - Outline

Outline

I. Preface (1:1-11)
A. Salutation (1:1-2)
B. Thanksgiving for the Philippians’ Participation in the Gospel (1:3-8)
C. Prayer for the Philippians’ Discerning Love to Increase until the Day of Christ (1:9-11)
II. Paul’s Present Circumstances (1:12-26)
A. Paul’s Imprisonment (1:12-13)
B. The Brothers’ Response (1:14-17)
C. Paul’s Attitude (1:18-26)
III. Practical Instructions in Sanctification (1:27–2:30)
A. Living Boldly as Citizens of Heaven (1:27–2:30)
B. Living Humbly as Servants of Christ (2:1-11)
1. The Motivation to Live Humbly (2:1-4)
2. The Model of Living Humbly (2:5-11)
a. Christ’s Emptying (2:5-8)
b. Christ’s Exaltation (2:9-11)
C. Living Obediently as Children of God (2:12-18)
1. The Energizing of God (2:12-13)
2. The Effect on the Saints (2:14-18)
D. Examples of Humble Servants (2:19-30)
1. The Example of Timothy (2:19-24)
2. The Example of Epaphroditus (2:25-30)
IV. Polemical Doctrinal Issues (3:1–4:1)
A. The Judaizers Basis: The Flesh (3:1-6)
B. Paul’s Goal: The Resurrection (3:7-11)
C. Perfection and Humility (3:12-16)
D. Paul as an Example of Conduct and Watchfulness (3:17–4:1)
V. Postlude (4:2-23)
A. Exhortations (4:2-9)
1. Being United (4:2-3)
2. Rejoicing without Anxiety (4:4-7)
3. Thinking and Acting Purely (4:8-9)
B. A Note of Thanks (4:10-20)
1. Paul’s Contentment (4:10-13)
2. The Philippians’ Gift (4:14-18)
3. God’s Provision (4:19-20)
C. Final Greetings (4:21-23)

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