Outline of Philippians
I. The salutation 1:1-2
II. Paul prays that the Philippians
may love with knowledge and
discernment 1:3-11
III. Paul's circumstances are
providentially ordered for the
progress of the gospel 1:12-26
A. His imprisonment has resulted
in the gospel being spread 1:12-18
B. His upcoming release and
continuing ministry to the
Philippians will be for their
spiritual progress 1:19-26
IV. The Philippians are urged to
exhibit exemplary behavior and
maintain effective ministry for
the benefit of the gospel 1:27-2:18
A. They are summoned to display
conduct consistent with, and
for the good of the gospel 1:27-30
B. The exhortation to commendable
conduct is expanded and
illustrated 2:1-11
C. Their godly conduct is to be a
testimony to the unsaved and
pave the way for ministering to
them 2:12-18
V. Timothy and Epaphroditus will be
sent to the Philippians to
discharge certain duties 2:19-30
A. Timothy will genuinely care for
their needs 2:19-24
B. Epaphroditus will relieve their
anxiety 2:25-30
VI. The Philippians are warned about
their religious enemies 3:1-4:1
A. Prologue 3:1
B. The Judaizers are trying to
impose needless and spiritually
dangerous circumcision on them 3:2-11
C. The perfectionists promote
spiritual sloth and regard them
as second class Christians 3:12-16
D. The antinomians` worldly lifestyle
can corrupt them 3:17-21
E. Epilogue 4:1
VII. God's peace will sustain the
Philippians 4:2-20
A. Peace among the brethren is to
reign in the congregation 4:2-5
B. Peace in the midst of problems
will guard their minds from
worry 4:6-9
C. Peace in all circumstances will
give them contentment 4:10-20
VIII. Closing comments 4:21-23
