| THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS CHAPTER 1
I. THE INTRODUCTION OF THE LETTER: 1-2
A. This letter was from two great Christians: Paul and Timotheus.
v 1
B. This letter came with the greatest credentials: Paul and Timotheus
being the servants of Christ v 1
C. This letter was to the greatest people on earth: The saints. v
1
D. This letter desired a great blessing: Peace. v 2
E. This letter was from the greatest source: God and Christ. v 2
II. PAUL'S PRAYER FOR THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI: VS 3-11
A. These were the motivations of his prayer. vs 3-5
1. Paul had a happy remembrances of them. vs 3-4
2. Paul had enjoyed their fellowship in the gospel. v 5
B. These were the confidences of his prayer. v 6
1. Paul believed that God would work for them. Phi. 2:13, Romans 8:28
2. Paul believed that the Lord would help them. Matt. 28:20, Heb.
13:5-6
C. These were the reasons for his prayer. vs 7-8
1. Paul remembered their love. v 7
2. Paul had a great love for them. v 8
D. These were the requests of his prayer. vs 9-11
1. Paul prayed that their love would be increased. v 9, 1 John 5:3
2. Paul prayed that they would approve things that were excellent.
v 10, 2 Cor. 13:5
3. Paul prayed that they would be sincere. v 10, James 1:5-8
4. Paul prayed that they would be blameless. v 10, Luke 23:34
5. Paul prayed that they would be filled with the fruit of righteousness.
v 11, John 15:1-5
III THE LIFE OF PAUL: VS 12-26
A. This was the value of his life. vs 12-13
1. Paul was often persecuted because his persecutions helped to spread
the gospel of Christ. vs 12-13, 2 Cor. 11:23-28
2. Our persecutions should help us to spread the gospel of Christ.
2 Tim. 3:12, Acts 8:1
B. This was the greatness of his life. v 4
1. Paul's life was an encouragement to other Christians.
2. Our life should be an encouragement to other Christians. Gal. 6:1-2
C. This was the motivation of his life vs 15-18
1. The power of the truth motivated his life. vs 15-18, Romans 1:16
2. The power of the truth should motivate our life. Heb. 4:12, Jer.
23:29
D. This was the purpose of his life. vs 19-20
1. Paul wanted to live for Christ. vs 19-20
2. Christians should desire to live for Christ. Gal. 2:20
E. These were the reasons why he was successful in life. vs 21-26
1. Paul believed that if he lived he would live for the Lord. Romans
14:7-9, Heb. 13:5-6
2. Paul believed that if he died he would did unto the Lord. Romans
14:7-9, Psa. 23:1-6
IV. THE STEADFASTNESS OF A CHRISTIAN: VS 27-30
A. There are the needs for our being steadfast. v 27
1. Our manner of life should be worthy of the gospel of Christ. Matt.
5:16
2. Christians must follow the examples of Christ. 1 Peter 2:21
B. These are the essentials for our being steadfast. 27
1. Christians should be united in Christ. 1 Cor. 1:10
2. Saints need to contend for the faith. Jude 3-4
C. These are the achievements for our being steadfast. v 28
1. Disciples must believe in God. Romans 8:31
2. Christians must trust in God. Heb. 13:5-6
D. These are the reasons for our being steadfast. vs 29-30
1. Christians must suffer for Christ. v 29, Romans 8:16-18
2. Saints must overcome the conflicts of life. v 30, 1 Peter 5:10
CHAPTER 2
I. LIVING IN HARMONY: VS 1-4
A. There are the appeals for our living in harmony. v 1
1. Our living in harmony is based on the consolation in Christ. John
14:1-3, Heb. 4:15-16
2. Our living in harmony is founded on the comfort of love. John 3:16,
Romans 15:1-3
3. Our living in harmony is established on the fellowship of the Spirit.
Acts 2:38, Romans 8:26
4. Our living in harmony is predicated on human mercy. Romans 12:15
B. These are the essentials for our living in harmony. v 2
1. Disciples must be of the same mind. 1 Peter 3:8, 1 Cor. 14:40
2. Christians should have the same love for one another. Romans 12:9,
Matt. 5:43-48, James 2:1-4
3. Saints need to have the same purposes in life. 1 Cor. 1:10
C. These are the achievements for our living in harmony. v 2-4
1. Our living in harmony is achieved by humility. v 3, Romans 12:3
2. Our living in harmony is obtained by self-sacrifices. v 4, Romans
14:19
II. FOLLOWING JESUS: VS 5-11
A. These are the reasons for following Jesus. v 5
1. Jesus set the examples for service. John 13:12-17
2. Jesus left us an example that we should follow. 1 Peter 2:21
B. These are the requirements for following Jesus. vs 6-8
1. Saints must follow His examples of submission. vs 6-7, Luke 22:39-42
2. Disciples need to follow His examples of humility. v 8, Matt. 11:28-30,
Prov. 6:17
3. Christians should follow His examples of obedience. v 8, Heb. 5:8-9
C. These are the effects of following Jesus. vs 9-11
1. Christians would be serving an exalted Savior. v 9, Rev. 1:18
2. Disciples would be acknowledging His Divine Authority. v 10, Matt.
28:18, Romans 14:11
3. Saints would be confessing His Lordship. v 11, Acts 2:36, Rev.
6:14-17
III. THE WORK OF SALVATION: VS 12-18
A. There are the needs for the work of salvation. v 12
1. The work of salvation would be the saving of lost souls. James
5:19-20
2. The work of salvation would be the saving of our own souls Romans
6:23
B. These are the ways to achieve the work of salvation. v 13
1. God works in us to do His will. 2 Peter 3:9
2. God does work for our own good. Romans 8:28
C. These are the requirements for the work of salvation. v 14
1. Christians must work without murmuring. 1 Tim. 6:6-8
2. Saints should labor without disputing. Gal. 5:15
D. These are the reasons for the work of salvation. v 15
1. The work of salvation would make us to be blameless. Col. 1:21-22
2. The work of salvation would make us to be lights in the world.
Romans 13:12
E. These are the effects of the work of salvation. vs 16-18
1. The work of salvation would cause us to grow spiritually. v 16,
1 Peter 3:18
2. The work of salvation would cause us to have spiritual joy. vs
17-18, Phil. 4:4
IV. THE EXAMPLE OF TIMOTHY: VS 19-24
A. These were the characteristics of Timothy vs 19-20
1. Timothy was willing to go. v 19, Isa. 6:8
2. Timothy was ready to serve. v 20, Matt. 4:10
B. These were the reasons why Timothy was successful. vs 21-22
1. Timothy was putting the Lord first. v 21, Matt. 6:33
2. Timothy had proven himself. v 22, 2 Cor. 13:5
C. These were the works of Timothy. vs 23-24
1. Timothy was willing to work with the church. v 24, 2 John 9
2. Timothy was ready to work with Paul. v 24, 1 Cor. 3:9
V. THE EXAMPLE OF EPAPHRODITUS: VS 25-30
A. These were the traits of his life. v 25
1. Epaphroditus was a brother with Paul. Gal. 3:26-29
2. Epaphroditus was a labor with Paul. 2 Cor. 6:1
3. Epaphroditus was a fellow soldier with Paul. 2 Cor. 10:4-5
B. These were the characteristics of his life. v 26
1. Epaphroditus did not think too highly of himself. Romans 12:3
2. Epaphroditus loved the brotherhood. 1 Peter 2:22
C. These were the hardships of his life. v 26
1. Epaphroditus had sorrows. v 26, Job 14:1-2
2. Epaphroditus was sick. v 26
D. This was the success of his life. v 27
1. The mercy of God made him to be successful in life.
2. The mercy of God will make us to be successful in life. Titus 3:5
E. These were the motivations of his life.
1. Epaphroditus was willing to serve other people. vs 28-29, Gal.
6:1-2
2. Epaphroditus was ready to serve the Lord. v 30, Isa. 55:6
CHAPTER 3
I. THE TRUE CHRISTIAN: VS 1-3
A. This is the motivation of his life. v 1 (A true Christian rejoices
in the Lord.) 1 Peter 1:8
B. These are the securities of his life. v 1
1. The word of God has converted his soul. 1 Peter 22-25
2. The word of God is increasing his faith. Romans 10:17, 2 Peter
1:3-4
3. The word of God is sustaining his life. Acts 30:32
C. These are the essentials of his life. v 2
1. A true Christian must beware of dogs because those worker have
back biting ways. v 7, Matt. 7:6
2. A true disciple should be beware of evil workers because those
persons are motivated by deceitful errors. v 2, 2 Tim. 3:13, 2 Thess. 2:9-12
3. A true saint needs to be beware of the concision because those
workers are deceived with appealing error. v 2, 2 Tim. 4:3-4
D. These are the causes of his life. v 3
1. A true Christian has true circumcision. v 2, Romans 2:28-29
2. A true saint has been baptized into Christ. Romans 6:3-6
E. These are the characteristics of his life. v 3
1. A true Christian worshipers God in the Spirit. v 3, John 4:24
2. A true disciple rejoices in Christ Jesus. v 3, Phil. 4:4
3. A true saint does not trust in the flesh. v 3, Romans 8:12-13
II. THE EXAMPLE OF PAUL: VS 4-14
A. These were the reasons why Paul was successful life. v 4-7
1. Paul gave up Judaism. vs 4-6, Romans 10:1-3
2. Paul gained Christianity. v 7, John 14:6
B. These were the purposes of his life. vs 8-12
1. Paul wanted to win Christ. v 8, Rev. 1:18
2. Paul desired true righteousness. v 9, Matt. 5:20
3. Paul craved the blessings of Christ. v 10, Eph. 1:3
4. Paul longed for the blessings of the resurrection. vs 11-12, John
5:28-29
C. These were the securities of his life. vs 13-14
1. Paul forgot about his past hardships. v 13, 2 Cor. 11:22-28
2. Paul look to the future for his blessings. v 14, Heb. 12:1-2
III. THE WALK OF A CHRISTIAN: VS 15-21
A. These are the essentials for that walk. vs 15-16
1. Disciples must strive for their own perfection. v 15, Heb. 6:1
2. Christians must strive for their own Divine Acceptance. v 16, Rev.
2:26-27
B. These are the achievements of that walk. v 17
1. The Christian walk is achieved by following the godly example of
other Christians. 1 Cor. 11:3
2. The Christian walk is obtained by walking in a godly manner. Titus
2:11- 12
C. These are the reasons for that walk. vs 18-20
1. Some people have earthly vision because they are the enemies of
the cross of Christ. vs 18-19
2. The Christian has heavenly vision because he is look for his Spiritual
inheritance. v 20, Heb. 12:1-3, Col. 3:1-4
D. These are the affects of that walk. v 21
1. Immortality is the greatest longing which a person has in life.
2 Cor. 5:1-4
2. Immortality is the greatest need for a person. 1 Cor. 15:50-55
3. Immortality is the greatest promise to a person. Romans 2:7
4. Immortality is the greatest life which a person can possess. 2
Tim. 1:10, 1 Tim. 6:15-16
CHAPTER 4
I. BEING FAITHFUL UNTO THE LORD: VS 1-3
A. These are the appeals for that faithfulness. v 1
1. Being faithful unto the Lord is based upon brotherly love. 1 Peter
1:22
2. Being faithful unto the Lord is founded upon the joy of a Christian.
2 John 2-3
B. These are the essentials for that faithfulness. v 1
1. A disciple must stand fast in the Lord's work. 1 Cor. 15:58
2. A Christian needs to remain faithful in the Lord's work. Rev. 2:10
C. These are the achievements for that faithfulness. vs 2-3
1. Being faithful unto the Lord is achieved by disciples being united
in the Lord. v 2, 1 Cor. 1:10
2. Being faithful unto the Lord is obtained by working in cooperation
with one another. v 3, Romans 14:19, 1 Cor. 3:9
D. These are the rewards for that faithfulness. v 3
1. Our names in being a saint will be written in heaven. Luke 10:20,
Rev. 21:27, Heb. 12:23
2. Our names in being a disciple will not be erased from the Lamb's
Book of life. Rev. 3:5, Rev. 20:12
II. GODLY LIVING: VS 4-7
A. These are the essentials for that godly life. vs 4-5
1. Disciples must rejoice in their services to the Lord. v 4, Psa.
37:3-5, 121:1
2. Christians should manifest an unselfish attitude toward their fellow
man. v 5, Gal. 6:10, Romans 15:1-3
B. These are the achievements of that godly life. v 6
1. Godly living is achieved by prayer. 2 Peter 5:7
2. Godly living is obtained by believing in the power of prayer. James
5:16
3. Godly living is gained by continuing in prayer. Luke 18:1-8
C. These are the effects of that godly life. v 7
1. Godly living brings the peace of God to a troubled heart. John
14:27
2. Godly living engenders the providence of God to the weary Christian.
Romans 8:28, Phil. 4:13
III. GODLY THOUGHTS: VS 8-9
A. These are the essentials for those godly thoughts. v 8
1. A Christian must mediate upon the truth of God. v 8, Psa. 1:1-3,
2 Tim. 2:15
2. A saint should think about those things which are honest. Job 1:6-12
3. A disciple ought to ponder those things which would be just. Matt.
7:12
4. A Christian needs to consider those things which are pure. Matt.
5:8
5. A saint should reflect upon those things which are lovely. Ruth
1:16- 17
6. A disciple must recall those things which are of a good report.
1 Sam. 4:15-18
B. These are the appeals for those godly thoughts. v 8
1. Having godly thoughts is based upon virtue. Prov. 23:7
2. Having godly thoughts is grounded upon praises. Psa. 84:10
C. These are the effects of those godly thoughts. v 9
1. Godly thoughts brings total obedience. v 9, 2 Peter 2:9
2. Godly thoughts receives peace form God. v 9, Phil 4:7
IV. OUR VICTORY OVER ANXIETY: VS 10-13
A. These are the essentials for that victory. vs 10-12
1. Christians must be grateful for their blessings in life. v 10
a). A saint needs to be grateful for the blessings which he is receiving
from the Lord. James 1:17
b). A disciple should be grateful for the blessings which he is receiving
from other persons. Gal. 2:10
2. Christians can learn to be contented with their lot in life. v
11
a). A saint should learn to be contented with the necessities of life.
1 Tim. 6:6-8
b). A disciple need to learn to be contented with his temptations
in life. James 1:2-4
3. Christians should learn about their revealed nature of life. v
12
a). A saint ought to know how to live with the success of his life
and with the discouragements of his life. Prov. 30:9
b). A disciple must learn how to live with the abundance of his life
and with the necessities of his life. Prov. 30:9
B. These are the accomplishments of that victory. v 13
1. That victory is achieved by the power of the gospel. Romans 1:16
2. That victory is obtained by trusting in the Lord. Heb. 13:5-6
3. That victory is gained by believing in the promises of God. 1 Cor.
10:13
4. That victory is acquired by praying for Divine help. Heb. 4:14-16
V. THE LIBERALITY OF THE PHILIPPIANS: VS 14-19
A. These were the reasons for their liberality. vs 14-16
1. The Philippians were concerned with their giving.
2. Christians need to be concerned with their giving. 1 Cor. 16:1-2
a). A saint needs to be motivated by this promise of giving. Acts
20:35
b). A disciple should be governed by this principle in giving. Luke
6:36
B. This was the nature of their liberality. vs 17-18
1. The Philippians gave to the point of sacrificing. v 17-18
2. Christians should give to the point of sacrificing. Mark 12:41-44
C. These were the effects of their liberality. v 19
1. The Lord would provide for them. v 19
2. The Lord will provide for us. 2 Cor. 9:6-8
VI. THE SALUTATION: VS 21-23
A. Paul wanted all the saints in Christ to be saluted. v 21
B. Paul send his greeting from the saints in Rome. v 22
C. Paul desired that the grace of Christ should be with them. v 23
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