PAUL'S LETTER TO THE SAINTS AT PHILIPPI

Brief Outline:

     I. The Philippians' fellowship with Paul in the spread of the
        Gospel and in his bonds. Chapter 1.
    II. The Philippians exhorted to have the mind of Christ.
        Chapter 2.
   III. Paul's sacrifice for the Gospel. Chapter 3.
    IV. Paul's joy in the saints at Philippi. Chapter 4.

Detailed Outline:

     I. Address and salutation --- 1:1,2.

    II. Paul at Rome --- 1:3-30.
        1. Thanksgiving and prayer for the church --- 1:3-11.
        2. Paul's condition in Rome; His state of mind --- 1:12-30.

   III. Christ's example for the church --- 2:1-18.
        1. Through humiliation to exaltation --- 2:1-11.
        2. The church encouraged to walk in obedience to Christ to a
           glorious end --- 2:12-18.

    IV. Paul's Co-laborers --- 2:19-30.
        1. Timothy and his mission to Philippi --- 2:19-24.
        2. Epaphroditus --- 2:25-30.

     V. Warnings against Judaistic false teachers --- 3:1--4:1.
        1. The spirit of false teachers contrasted with that of Paul
           --- 3:1-16.
        2. Opposite destiny of false teachers and true believers ---
           3:17--4:1.

    VI. Exhortation to cooperation --- 4:2-20.
        1. Individuals exhorted --- 4:2,3.
        2. General encouragement to joyfulness --- 4:4-7.
        3. Maturity of the Christian --- 4:8-9.
        4. Appreciation for their gifts of love --- 4:10-20.

   VII. Benediction --- 4:21-23.

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