PHILIPPIANS
Overview of Philippians
The Theme
“Living the Christians Life”
The Author
Paul (Philippians 3:4 – 6)
The Date
The reference to the palace guard (Philippians 1:13) and facing possible death (Philippians 1:20 – 26) suggest a writing between 61 and 62 A.D.
City of Philippi
Named after Philip of Macedonia, Father of Alexander the Great
Roman Military Colony
Urban Political Center
Romans & Greeks
Major Thoroughfare
The Purpose
To thank The Philippians for their love gift but also addresses problems in the church.
“Living the Christians Life”
The Author
Paul (Philippians 3:4 – 6)
The Date
The reference to the palace guard (Philippians 1:13) and facing possible death (Philippians 1:20 – 26) suggest a writing between 61 and 62 A.D.
City of Philippi
Named after Philip of Macedonia, Father of Alexander the Great
Roman Military Colony
Urban Political Center
Romans & Greeks
Major Thoroughfare
The Purpose
To thank The Philippians for their love gift but also addresses problems in the church.
The Outline
I. Salutation 1:1-2
II. Prologue 1:3-26
A. Thanksgiving 1:3-8
B. Prayer 1:9-11
C. Progress report 1:12-26
1. Paul's present imprisonment 1:12-18
2. Paul's anticipated deliverance 1:19-26
III. Partnership in the gospel 1:27—4:9
A. A worthy walk 1:27-30
B. Unity and steadfastness 2:1—4:1
1. Walking in unity ch. 2
2. Walking in steadfastness 3:1—4:1
C. Specific duties 4:2-9
1. Restoring unity 4:2-3
2. Maintaining tranquility 4:4-9
IV. Epilogue 4:10-20
A. The recent gift 4:10-14
B. The previous gifts 4:15-20
V. Greetings and benediction 4:21-23
II. Prologue 1:3-26
A. Thanksgiving 1:3-8
B. Prayer 1:9-11
C. Progress report 1:12-26
1. Paul's present imprisonment 1:12-18
2. Paul's anticipated deliverance 1:19-26
III. Partnership in the gospel 1:27—4:9
A. A worthy walk 1:27-30
B. Unity and steadfastness 2:1—4:1
1. Walking in unity ch. 2
2. Walking in steadfastness 3:1—4:1
C. Specific duties 4:2-9
1. Restoring unity 4:2-3
2. Maintaining tranquility 4:4-9
IV. Epilogue 4:10-20
A. The recent gift 4:10-14
B. The previous gifts 4:15-20
V. Greetings and benediction 4:21-23