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)