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COMBINED PEOPLE CHARTChapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4

1:1 Paul & Timothy, bondservants of Christ Jesus1:1 all the saints in Christ who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons1:3 thanks God for them / remembers them1:4-5 always prays with joy for them all for their participation in gospel from the first day until now1:7 has them in his heart / partakers of grace with Paul’s imprisonment & defense of the gospel1:8 longs for them all with affection of Christ Jesus1:9-11 prayed for1:12 brethren1:12 Paul’s circumstances turned out for greater progress of the gospel1:13 imprisonment in cause of Christ well known to whole praetorian guard and everyone else1:14 most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord \ because of Paul’s imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear1:15 Some are preaching Christ even from envy & strife, but some also from good will1:16 the latter do it out of love, knowing that Paul is appointed for the defense of the gospel1:17 the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, thinking to cause Paul distress in his imprisonment1:18 rejoices that Christ is proclaimed / will rejoice1:19 knows this will turn out for his deliverance 1:19 prayed for Paul’s deliverance 1:20 earnest expectation and hope = not be put to shame in anything / Christ be exalted now as always in his body, whether by life or death1:21 to live is Christ & to die is gain1:22 to live on in the flesh = fruitful labor / doesn’t know which to choose1:23 hard pressed from both directions / has desire to depart & be with Christ = far better1:24 remain on in flesh = more necessary for their sake1:25 convinced that he will remain & continue for their progress & joy in the faith1:26 has confidence in Paul’s coming again to them.1:28 not alarmed by their opponents - a sign of destruction for them1:29 been granted for Christ's sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake1:30 experiencing the same conflict as Paul

2:12 beloved, have always obeyed, in Paul’s presence but now much more in his absence 2:12 absent from them2:15 children of God in the midst of a crooked & perverse generation / lights in the world2:16 holding fast the word of life2:16 toiled among them2:17 rejoices at being poured out as a drink offering, on the sacrifice and service of their faith & shares his joy with them all2:18 urged to rejoice in the same way & share their joy with Paul2:19 Timothy to be sent so that Paul may know their condition2:20 of kindred spirit, genuinely concerned for their welfare 2:21 they all seek after their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus2:22 they know of Timothy’s proven worth that he served with Paul in the furtherance of the gospel like a child serving his father2:23 hopes to send Timothy immediately / not sure how things will go with him 2:24 trusts that he will be coming shortly2:25 thought it necessary to send Epaphroditus, Paul’s brother & fellow worker & fellow soldier, also their messenger & minister to Paul’s need 2:26 he was longing for them all & was distressed because they had heard that he was sick2:27 he was sick to the point of death, but God had mercy on him and on Paul, lest Paul should have sorrow upon sorrow2:28 sent him so that when they see him again they may rejoice & Paul may be less concerned about them2:30 he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was deficient in their service to Paul

3:1 brethren / to write same things = no trouble for him, and a safeguard for them3:2 to beware of the dogs, the evil workers, & the false circumcision3:3 true circumcision / worship in the Spirit & glory in Christ / put no confidence in the flesh3:4 has more confidence in the flesh than others3:5 circumcised 8th day / of Israel / of Benjamin / a Hebrew of Hebrews / a Pharisee3:6 a persecutor of the church / blameless3:7 have counted all as loss for the sake of Christ3:8 counts all things to be loss for surpassing value of knowing Christ / have suffered loss of all things for Christ / counts them but rubbish to gain Christ3:12 Not obtained it or become perfect / presses on to lay hold of that for which Christ laid hold of him3:13Brethren3:13 doesn’t regard self as having laid hold of it yet / does one thing = forgetting what lies behind, reaching forward to what lies ahead3:14 presses on toward goal3:16 has attained to the same standard3:17Brethren3:17 is an example, a pattern3:18 often told them & now tells them, weeping for the many who walk as enemies of the cross of Christ3:19 whose end is destruction, whose god is their appetite, & whose glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things 3:20 citizenship is in heaven / eagerly waits for the Lord Jesus Christ

4:1Paul’s beloved brethren, his joy & crown, his beloved / longs to see them4:2 Euodia & Syntyche urged to live in harmony in the Lord4:3 true comrade, to help these women who shared Paul’s struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement & the rest of Paul’s fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life4:5 have forbearing spirit 4:8 brethren4:9 learned, received, heard & seen “the things” in Paul 4:10 rejoiced greatly for their revived concern for him / were concerned before, but lacked opportunity 4:11 Not speaking from want / has learned to be content in any circumstances4:12 knows how to get along with humble means & in prosperity4:12 has learned the secret of being filled & going hungry, of abundance & suffering need4:13 can do all things through Him who strengthens him4:14 have done well to share with Paul in his affliction4:15 Philippians / the only church who gave to Paul at 1st preaching of gospel, after he departed from Macedonia4:16 in Thessalonica they sent a gift more than once for his needs4:17 doesn’t seek gift itself but seeks their profit4:18 has received everything in full, & has an abundance / is amply supplied / received from Epaphroditus their gift4:21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren with Paul greet them4:22 All the saints greet them, especially those of Caesar's household

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Philippians Key Words Chart on “CHRIST”Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4

1 Paul & Timothy, bond-servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus 2 Grace & peace from the Lord Jesus Christ6 He who began a good work will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus8 Paul longs for them all with the affection of Christ Jesus10 be sincere & blameless until the day of Christ11 fruit of righteousness comes through Jesus Christ to the glory of God13 Paul’s imprisonment in cause of Christ well known to all 14 most brethren, trusting in the Lord because of Paul’s imprisonment, have more courage to speak God’s word without fear15 Some are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will;17 the former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, rather than from pure motives, thinking to cause Paul distress in his imprisonment18 Paul rejoices that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed19 Paul’s deliverance will be thro their prayers & provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ20 Paul’s earnest expectation & hope, that with all boldness, Christ shall even now, as always, be exalted in his body, whether by life or by death. 21 to Paul, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 23 desires to depart and be with Christ = very much better26 their proud confidence in Paul may abound in Christ Jesus thro his coming to them again27 conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ29 to them it has been granted for Christ's sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake

1 there is encouragement in Christ5 Have this attitude of Christ Jesus6 He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 emptied Himself, taking form of a bond-servant, being made in the likeness of men8 being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross9 God highly exalted Him, & bestowed on Him the highest name 10 at the name of Jesus every knee should bow11 every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father16 in the day of Christ Paul may have cause to glory because he did not run in vain nor toil in vain19 Paul hopes in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to them shortly21 they all seek after their own interests, not those of Christ Jesus24 Paul trusts in the Lord that he also shall be coming shortly29 receive Epap. in the Lord with all joy30 he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was deficient in their service to Paul

1 rejoice in the Lord3 the true circumcision glories in Christ Jesus7 Paul has counted those things as loss for the sake of Christ8 Paul counts all things to be loss in view of surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus his Lord, for whom he has suffered the loss of all things, & counts them but rubbish in order that he may gain Christ9 & may be found in Him, having the righteousness which is through faith in Christ10 that he may know Him, the power of His resurrection & the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death12 he presses on in order that he may lay hold of that for which Christ laid hold of him14 Paul presses on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus18 many walk as enemies of the cross of Christ20 eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ from heaven21 He will transform our body into conformity with the body of His glory, by the power He has to subject all things to Himself

1 stand firm in the Lord2 Euodia & Syntyche urged to live in harmony in the Lord4 Rejoice in the Lord always5 The Lord is near. 7 peace of God shall guard their hearts & minds in Christ Jesus10 Paul rejoiced in the Lord greatly for their revived concern13 Paul can do all things through Him who strengthens him19 God shall supply all their needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with their spirit


Relationship to Christ1:1 Paul & Timothy, bondservants of Christ Jesus1:1 all the saints in Christ Jesus3:3 the true circumcision glories in Christ Jesus4:21 every saint in Christ Jesus

Christ’s Example2:6 existed in the form of God2:6 did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped2:7 emptied Himself2:7 took form of a bondservant2:7 made in likeness of man2:8 appeared as a man2:8 humbled Himself even to death on a cross

Christ’s Exaltation2:9 God highly exalted Him2:9 God bestowed on Him the highest name2:10 at the name of Jesus every knee should bow2:11 every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord

Instructions1:27 conduct selves in manner worthy of the gospel of Christ2:29 receive Epaphroditus in the Lord3:1 rejoice in the Lord4:1 stand firm in the Lord4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always4:21 greet every saint in Christ Jesus

The Day of Christ 1:6 – God will perfect His good work until the day of Christ1:10 – be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ2:16 – Paul has cause to glory because he did not run in vain or toil in vain

Christ* gives grace (1:2; 4:23) and peace (1:2)* gives encouragement (2:1)* gives the fruit of righteousness (1:11)* gives deliverance thro prayer & His Spirit (1:19)* granted Philippians to believe & to suffer for Him (1:29)* gives righteousness (3:9)* is our Savior from heaven (3:20)* will transform our body to be like His body (3:21)* has power to subject all things to Himself (3:21)* is near (4:5)* guards our hearts & minds (4:7)* strengthens (4:13)* supplies our needs (4:19)


Good and Bad Examples1:14 most brethren trusting in the Lord, have courage to speak God’s word without fear1:15 preach Christ from good will, not envy & strife 1:17 proclaim Christ from pure motives, not selfish ambition2:21 they all seek after their own interests not those of Christ3:18 many walk as enemies of Christ

Paul’s Example1:13 imprisoned for the cause of Christ1:18 rejoice that Christ is proclaimed1:20 desires that Christ be exalted in his body whether by life or by death1:21 to live is Christ, to die is gain1:23 desires to depart & be with Christ = very much better1:26 causes their proud confidence in Christ to abound2:19 hopes in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy2:24 trust in the Lord that he will come shortly2:30 Epaphroditus came close to death for the work of Christ3:7 counted those things as loss for sake of Christ3:8 counts all things to be loss for knowing Christ Jesus his Lord3:8 suffered the loss of all things for Christ3:8 counts them rubbish in order to gain Christ 3:9 & be found in Him3:10 desires to know Him, the power of His resurrection, the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death3:12 presses on to lay hold of what Christ laid hold of him 3:14 presses on toward goal of upward call of God in Christ Jesus4:10 rejoiced in the Lord greatly for their revived concern4:13 can do all things through Him who strengthens

Exhortations and InstructionsChapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4

1:3-5 Paul’s thanksgiving & joyful prayers for their participation in the gospel from first day until now 1:6 Paul’s confidence that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ 1:7 They all were partakers of grace with Paul in his imprison-ment & defense of the gospel1:7-8 Paul’s longing & affection for them1:9-11 Paul’s prayer for them to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ1:12-14 Paul’s circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, causing more people to know Christ and more brethren to boldly preach Christ because 1:15 -18 Paul rejoices that Christ is preached regardless of motive1:19-20 Paul expects to be delivered thro their prayers and the Spirit of Jesus Christ1:20 Paul’s hope is that Christ shall always, be exalted in his body, whether by life or by death 1:21 To Paul, to live is Christ, and to die is gain 1:22-24 Paul is torn between his desire to depart and be with Christ & their need of him1:25-26 Paul’s confidence of seeing them again for their progress & joy in the faith 1:27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ by standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel1:28 lack of alarm at opponents = sign of salvation for them1:29-30 granted for Christ's sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake

2:1 there is encouragement in Christ, consolation of love, fellowship of the Spirit, affection and compassion 2:2 make Paul’s joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose 2:3 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit2:3 with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than self2:4 do not merely look out for own personal interests, but also for interests of others2:5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus 2:6-8 Christ’s example of emptying Himself, servanthood, humility & obedience even to death2:9-11 God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the highest name 2:12 Paul’s beloved, very obedient 2:12 work out your salvation with fear and trembling 2:13 God is at work in you, both to will & work for His good pleasure 2:14 Do all things without grumbling or disputing – proof that they are children of God2:15-16 they are lights in midst of a crooked & perverse generation, holding fast the word2:17 Paul’s joy even if poured out as a drink offering upon sacrifice & service of their faith2:18 rejoice in the same way & share their joy with him2:19 will send Timothy shortly2:20 Timothy is genuinely be concerned for their welfare2:22 Timothy is of proven worth 2:23 Timothy to be sent asap2:24 Paul hopes to come shortly2:25-28 Epap to be sent back to them as a proof of God’s love and healing power & to increase their joy & lessen Paul’s concern 2:29 Therefore receive him in the Lord with all joy, and hold men like him in high regard; 2:30 Epap came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete their service to Paul

3:1 Finally, rejoice in the Lord3:1-2 Paul writes to safeguard them from false teachers3:3 Paul and they are the true circum-cision, who worship in the Spirit, glory in Christ & put no confidence in the flesh3:4-7 Paul has more right to confidence in the flesh than these false teachers yet he counts them all as loss for Christ’s sake 3:8-11 More than that, he count all things to be loss for surpassing value of knowing Christ, for whom he has suffered the loss of all things, and counts them but rubbish in order to gain Christ & be found in Him with His righteousness, that he may know Him in order that he may attain to the resurrection from the dead3:12 Paul continues to press on in order to lay hold of that for which also he was laid hold of by Christ Jesus3:13-14 Paul’s singlemindedness in pressing on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus3:15 Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude3:15 if in anything they have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to them3:16 let us keep living by that same standard to which we have attained3:17 Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to our pattern3:18 Paul weeps over the enemies of the cross of Christ 3:20-21 our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for the Lord Jesus Christ who will transform our bodies to be like His glorious body

4:1 they are Paul’s beloved longed-for brethren, his joy and crown4:1 so stand firm in the Lord, beloved 4:2 Euodia & Syntyche urged to live in harmony in the Lord4:3 true comrade to help these women who have shared his struggle in the gospel4:3 true comrade, these women, Clement, & the rest of Paul’s fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life, have all shared his struggle in the cause of the gospel4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again rejoice! 4:5 Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men 4:5 The Lord is near. 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, of good repute, excellent and praiseworthy, let your mind dwell on these things 4:9 Practice the things they have learned & received & heard & seen in Paul4:9 the God of peace shall be with you 4:10 Paul’s joy at their revived concern for him4:11-12 Paul’s contentment in whatever circumstances he is in4:13 Paul can do all things through Him who strengthens him4:14-18 he commends them for sharing in his affliction & for their financial support4:17 he seeks not their gift but their profit 4:18 he has received their gift which is an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. 4:19 God shall supply all their needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus 4:21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. 4:22 All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household. 4:23 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Copyright © Cecilia Perh

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Context of

Philippians

Historical SettingSuffering for the gospelPaul in prison but expecting release (1:19-26; 2:24)• suffering (1:29-30)• experiencing conflict (1:30)• in need of financial aid (2:25; 4:16)• very concerned for them (2:23,25,28; 3:1)False Teachers in their midst (3:2,18)• dogs, evil workers, false circumcision• enemies of the cross of ChristDisharmony between Euodia & Syntyche (4:2-3)

Key Words

Purposes: 1. To thank them for their gift (4:15-18)2. To express his concern for them (2:23,25,28)3. As a safeguard for them (3:1) from dogs, evil workers, false circumcision (3:2) from enemies of the Cross (3:18)4. To commend their obedience (2:12,17) and their generosity (4:15-18)5. To provide examples for them to follow6. To model joy and Christlikeness for them7. To exhort to Christlikeness

Author: Paul, bondservant of Christ Jesus

Recipients: Saints in Philippi, overseers & deacons, Philippians, Euodia, Syntyche, true comrade, Clement

When written: during Paul’s imprisonment, possibly Rome (1:13; 4:22)

ChristJoy, RejoiceGospelExample

Theme: Rejoice in the Lord always Joy in Christlikeness / Joy No Matter What Joy in following Christ

Occasion of Writing: On reception of their gift via Epaphroditus


Rejoice in the Lord (3:1; 4:4)

Joy in ChristlikenessChapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4

* because Christ is proclaimed (1:18)

* by living for Christ (1:21)

* by exalting Christ (1:20)

* by having conduct worthy of gospel (1:27)

* by having Christ’s attitude (2:5)

* by working out your salvation (2:12)

* by counting all things loss (3:7-8)

* by pressing toward goal (3:12-14)

* by having a single-minded attitude (3:14-15)

* by following Paul’s example (3:17)

* by standing firm in the Lord (4:1)

* by thinking pure things (4:8)

* by practicing the things learnt (4:9)

Confident (1:6) Humble, Servant (2:7) Single (3:13) Peaceful (4:7). Content (4:11)

To live is Christ (1:21) Poured Out as Drink Offering (2:17)

Counts all things loss (3:7-8)

Content in any circumstance (4:11)

Christ is My Life (1:21) Christ is My Mind (2:5) Christ is My Goal (3:14) Christ is My Strength (4:13)

He who began a good work will perfect it (1:6)

God is at work in you (2:13)

Christ will transform our body (3:21)

My God will supply all your needs (4:19)


Notes on Philippi

Philippi, A city of Macedon, in a plain between the Pangaeus arid Haemus ranges, nine miles from the sea. It lay on the Egnatian Road, 33 Roman miles from Amphipolis and 21 from Acontisma. Paul from the port Neapolis (Kavalla) on the coast (Acts 16:11) reached Philippi by an ancient paved road over the steep range Symbolum (which runs from the W. end of Haemus to the S. end of Pangaeus) in his second missionary journey, A.D. 51. The walls are traced along the stream; at 350 ft. from it is the site of the gate through which Paul went to the place of prayer by the river’s (Gangites) side, where the dyer Lydua was converted, the firstfruits of the gospel in Europe. Dyed goods were imported from Thyatira to the parent city Philippi, and were dispersed by pack animals among the mountaineers of Haemus and Pangaeus. The Satriae tribe had the oracle of Dionysus, the Thracian prophet god. The “damsel with the spirit of divination” may have belonged to this shrine, or else to Apollo’s (as the spirit is called “Pythoness,” Greek), and been hired by the Philippians to divine for hire to the country folk coming to the market.

Philippi was founded by Philip of Macedon (BC 359-336), in the vicinity of the famed gold mines which produced 1,000 talents of gold a year (Diodorus xvi.8), on the site “the springs” (Kremides). Together with the rest of Macedonia, it passed into the Roman hands after the battle of Pydna (168 BC), and fell in the first of the four regions into which the country was then divided (Livy xlv.29). In 146 BC the whole of Macedonia was formed into a single Roman province. In 42 BC Augustus founded the Roman “colony” to commemorate his victory over Brutus and Cassius (Acts 16:12). In the time of the Emperor Augustus this city became a Roman colony with the title Colonia Iulia Philippensis, i.e., a military settlement of Roman soldiers, there planted for the purpose of controlling the district recently conquered. After the battle of Actium (31 BC) the colony was reinforced, largely by Italian partisans of Antony who were dispossessed in order to afford allotments for Octavian’s veterans (Dio Cassius li.4), and its name was changed to Colonia Augusta Iulia (Victrix) Philippensium: It received the much-coveted iusItalicum (Digest L. 15, 8, 8), which involved numerous privileges, the chief of which was the immunity of its territory from taxation. It was a “miniature Rome,” under the municipal law of Rome, and governed by military officers, called duumviri, who were appointed directly from Rome. A “colony” was Rome reproduced in miniature in the provinces (Jul. Gellius, :13); its inhabitants had Roman citizenship, the right of voting in the Roman tribes, their own senate and magistrates, the Roman law and language.

Paul visited Philippi again on his way from Ephesus into Macedon (Acts 20:1), and a third time on his return from Greece (Corinth) to Syria by way of Macedon (Acts 20:3,6). The community of trials for Christ’s sake strengthened the bond which united him and the Philippian Christians (Phil. 1:28-30). They alone supplied his wants twice in Thessalonica soon after he left them (Phil. 4:15,16); a third time, through Epaphroditus, just before this epistle (Phil. 4:10,18; 2 Cor. 11:9).

Few Jews were in Philippi to sow distrust between him and them. Yet the Philippians needed to be forewarned of the Judaizing influence which might assail their church at any time as it had crept into the Galatian churches (Phil. 3:2). The epistle (Phil. 4:2,3), in undesigned coincidence with the history (Acts 16:13,14), implies that females were among the prominent church members. Its people were poor, but most liberal (2 Cor. 8:1,2); persecuted, but faithful: only there was a tendency to dissension which Paul reproves (Phil. 1:27; 2:1-4,12,14; :2).

In A.D. 107 the city was visited by Ignatius, who passed through on his way to martyrdom at Rome. Immediately after Polycarp wrote to the Philippians, sending at their request a copy of all the letters of Ignatius which the church of Smyrna had; so they still retained the same sympathy with sufferers for Christ as in Paul’s days. Their religion was practical and emotional, not speculative; hence but little doctrine and quotation of the Old Testament occur in the epistle of Paul to them. The gold mines furnished the means of their early liberality, but were a temptation to covetousness, against which Polycarp warns them. Their graces were doubtless not a little helped by the epistle and the oral teaching of the great apostle. Copyright © Cecilia Perh

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Joy No Matter WhatChapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4

JOY DESPITE IMPRISONMENT JOY DESPITE PEOPLE JOY DESPITE THINGS JOY DESPITE

CIRCUMSTANCES

A Submissive Mindset (v20) A Servant Mindset (2:7) A Single Mindset (3:13) A Secure Mindset (4:7)

LIVE FOR HIM THINK LIKE HIM STRIVE FOR HIM` TRUST HIM

Kay Arthur


Life in ChristTESTIMONY EXAMPLE EXHORTATIONS

1:1 1:27 3:1 4:2 4:23

Christ our LIFE Christ our PATTERN Christ our GOAL Christ our SUFFICIENCY

GLORIFY CHRIST (1:20) BE LIKE CHRIST (2:17) GAIN CHRIST (3:8) BE CONTENT IN CHRIST (4:11)

SUPPLY of the SPIRIT (1:19)

FELLOWSHIP in the SPIRIT (2:1)

WORSHIP by the SPIRIT (3:3) GRACE through the SPIRIT (4:23)

THE CHRISTIAN LIFE – AN ABIDING JOY (2:17-18)

REJOICE:

In fellowship of satins (1:3-11)

Over afflictions (1:12-30)

REJOICE:

In the ministry for the saints (2:1-18)

In fellowship of Timothy & Epaphroditus (2:19-30)

REJOICE:

That your hops are in Christ (3:2-16)

That your citizenship is in heaven (3:20)

REJOICE:

Always over all things (4:4-9)

In bounties of God’s people (4:10-19)

Irving L Jensen

Key Verse: 1:21

Key Words: Day of Christ, in Christ, Rejoice, Gospel, Spirit, Mind, Love, Joy, All

Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose (2:2)

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! (4:4; also see 1:21; 2:5-11; 3:20; 4:8)

Personal Affairs Practical Appeals Promised Attainments Proper Attitudes1:1 1:27 3:1 4:2 4:23

1:1-2 1:3-11 1:12-26 1:27-2:18 2:19-30 3:1-4:1 4:2-9 4:10-20 4:21-23

Salutation

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Partakers of Christ People of Christ Pursuit of Christ Power of Christ

Experience Examples Exposition Exhortation

Circumstances Call to Unity and Humility

Confutation of Legalism Counsel and Contentment

Situation and Suffering Submission and Service

Safeguard and Salvation Sanctification and Sharing

Written near the end of Paul’s First Roman Imprisonment

AD 62

Kenneth Boa


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