philippians outline

1. Introduction (1:1-11)

a. Greetings from Paul and Timothy (1:1-2)

b. Thanksgiving and Prayer (1:3-11)

2. Paul's Imprisonment (1:12-26)

a. Trial’s Advance the Gospel (1:12-20)

b. To Live Is Christ (1:21-26)

3. Following Jesus’ Example (1:27-2:18)

a. Worthy of the Gospel (1:27-30)

b. One in Christ (2:1-4)

c. The Mind of Christ (2:5-11)

d. Lights of the World (2:12-18)

4. Two Examples to Follow (2:19-30)

a. Timothy (2:19-24)

b. Epaphroditus (2:25-30)

5. Warnings against False Examples (3:1-21)

a. Righteousness through Faith in Christ (3:1-11)

b. Pressing on Toward the Goal (3:12-16)

c. Citizenship in Heaven (3:17-21)

6. Challenge to Live the Example (4:1-23)

a. Rejoice in the Lord (4:1-9)

b. The Generosity of the Philippians (4:10-20)

c. Final Greetings (4:21-23)