Philippians

Outline of Course

I.  Introduction of Philippians

A.  Paul’s Address   Phil. 1:1

B.  Paul’s Salutation   Phil. 1:2

II.  The Believer’s Joy  Phil.  1:3-11

A.  Paul’s Thanksgiving   Phil. 1:3-7

B.  Paul’s Prayer   Phil. 1:8-11

III.  Paul’s ambition through suffering, the Believer example.  Phil. 1:12-30

A.  Results of Suffering   Phil. 1:12-14

B.  Preaching Christ   Phil. 1:15-19

C.  Paul’s Expectations in Matters of Life & Death.  Phil. 1:20-30

IV.  Jesus Christ, the Consolation for the Believer.  Phil. 2:1:4

A.  Consolation in Christ      Phil. 2:1

B.  Comfort of Love             Phil. 2:1

C.  Fellowship of the Spirit. Phil. 2:1

D.  Bowels and mercy          Phil. 2:1

E.  Fulfilled Joy                    Phil. 2:2-4

V.  Jesus Christ, Supreme example for the believer.  Phil. 2:5-11

A.  The Mind of Christ                    Phil. 2: 5

B.  The Humanity of Jesus             Phil. 2:6-8

C.  The Sacrifice of Jesus                Phil. 2:8

D.  The Exaltation of Jesus Christ Phil. 2:9-11

E.  Exhortation Applied                 Phil. 1:12

F.  Practical Salvation                    Phil. 2:13-18

VI.   Paul’s future plans for the Believers.  Phil. 2:19-30

A.  Timothy’s recommendation Phil. 2:19-23

B.  Paul hopes to come soon     Phil. 2:22,23

C.  Epaphroditus’ recommendation Phil 2:25-30

VII.  Jesus Christ the Joy in the Believer.  Phil.3:1-14

A.  Paul’s reason for rejoicing Phil.  3:1

B.  Paul’s warning against legalism   Phil. 3:2

C.  Paul counts things loss for Christ’s sake 3:7-9

D.  Paul’s desire to know Christ   Phil. 3:10-14

VIII. Paul’s call for the Believer’s Unity.  Phil. 3:15-17

A.  In conviction   Phil. 3:15

B.  In conduct      Phil 3:16,17

IX.   The Believer’s Inheritance. Phil. 3:20,21

X.   Jesus Christ the Joy of the Believer’s Victory. Phil. 4:1-23