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The Christians In Philippi
The Epistle… A Discussion Of How His Condition Has Impacted The Gospel 1:12-26 Prison not only had not hindered the gospel, it had actually advanced it vv The Praetorian guard knew of Paul Brethren became emboldened to “…preach the word of God without fear” The Christians In Philippi
The Epistle… A Discussion Of How His Condition Has Impacted The Gospel 1:12-26 Prison not only had not hindered the gospel, it had actually advanced it vv More were now involved in preaching the gospel…Paul didn’t really care whether their motives were right or wrong The Christians In Philippi
The Epistle… A Discussion Of How His Condition Has Impacted The Gospel 1:12-26 Prison not only had not hindered the gospel, it had actually advanced it vv Christ was going to be exalted “…in my body, whether by life or by death” The Christians In Philippi
The Epistle… A Discussion Of How His Condition Has Impacted The Gospel 1:12-26 However Paul’s situation was resolved, the results would be victorious either for him personally or for the Christians in Philippi vv The Christians In Philippi
The Epistle… Three Main Exhortations 1:27 – 2:18 “Conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel” 1:27-30 Whether Paul came to Philippi or not, they needed to “…stand firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel” The Christians In Philippi
The Epistle… Three Main Exhortations 1:27 – 2:18 “Have this mind in you which was also in Christ Jesus…” 2:1-11 Humility necessary to serve others…just as Christ did Only afterwards does exaltation come The Christians In Philippi
The Epistle… Three Main Exhortations 1:27 – 2:18 “Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” 2:12-18 It is God’s will that we obey Him Saints must do so in a “crooked world” The Christians In Philippi
The Epistle… Personal Plans Re: Timothy 2:19-24 Paul was sending him to learn of the Philippians’ condition Paul had no one else “…of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for you.” The Philippians knew of his character Paul also hoped to come himself The Christians In Philippi
The Epistle… Personal Plans Re: Epaphroditus 2:25-30 He had been sick “…to the point of death” Paul wanted them to know of his recovery and faithfulness in ministering to them Therefore, he sent him back to Philippi He had earned the Philippians’ respect for what he did for them in serving Paul The Christians In Philippi
The Epistle… Paul Warns Of False Teachers 3:1 – 4:1 “Beware of dogs…evil workers…those of the false circumcision” 3:2 N.T. saints = the “true circumcision” 3:3 If “fleshly credentials” mattered, Paul’s pedigree was better 3:4-6 Yet, Paul had left all that behind 3:7-14 The Christians In Philippi
The Epistle… Paul Warns Of False Teachers 3:1 – 4:1 An exhortation to “follow in my example” and “stand firm in the Lord” 3:15 – 4:1 False teachers are “enemies of the cross” & they only serve themselves…their “god is their belly” Christians have a “citizenship in heaven” The Christians In Philippi
The Epistle… Final exhortations & thanks 4:2-23 An appeal to 2 sisters to reconcile vv. 2-3 “Rejoice in the Lord always…again, I say Rejoice!” v. 4 Written by an imprisoned man An exhortation to pray vv. 6-7 An exhortation to meditate, think vv. 8-9 The Christians In Philippi
The Epistle… Final exhortations & thanks 4:2-23 Gratitude for the Philippians’ gift vv They had “revived their concern” for him Not thankfulness the money finally came (“I don’t speak from want…I have learned to be content in all circumstances”) Thankfulness for their “sharing” with him The Christians In Philippi
The Epistle… Final exhortations & thanks 4:2-23 Gratitude for the Philippians’ gift vv Thankfulness to a people who had shared with him in the gospel from the first Thankfulness for the “credit” (profit) they’ll receive to their account The Christians In Philippi
The Epistle… Final exhortations & thanks 4:2-23 Greetings to and from saints vv Especially “those of Caesar’s household” The Christians In Philippi