Feeding the Flock

"Abundance and Need"
 
The Outline: 
SALUTATION: “GRACE…” (1:1-2)
  A1.PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE PHILIPPIANS (1:3-26)
      B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
        C1. TIMOTHY  (2:19-24)
        C2. EPAPHRODITUS  (2:25-30)
      B2. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)
   A2.THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL  (4:10-20)
SALUTATION: “GRACE…”  (4:21-23)
 
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A2. THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL  (4:10-20)
     1.  The Secret  (4:10-14)
     2.  The Gift  (4:15-19)
     3.  The Glory (4:20)
 
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1.  The Secret  (4:10-14)
     REJOICED AT THE OPPORTUNITY  (4:10)
     LEARNED IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES  (4:11-12)
     STRENGTHENED THROUGH CHRIST  (4:13)
     SHARED IN THE AFFLICTION  (4:14)
 

"Harmony, Prayer and Practice"
 
The Outline: 
SALUTATION: “GRACE…” (1:1-2)
A1.PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE PHILIPPIANS (1:3-26)
   B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
      C1. TIMOTHY  (2:19-24)
      C2. EPAPHRODITUS  (2:25-30)
   B2.EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)
A2. THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL (4:10-20)
SALUTATION: “GRACE…”  (4:21-23)
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B2.  EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)           Confidence Which is In Christ
     1. Identity  (3:1-14)
     2. Conformity  (3:15-21)
     3.  Peace (4:1-9)
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3.  Peace (4:1-9)
     STAND FIRM IN THE LORD  (4:1)
     LIVE IN HARMONY  (4:2-3)
     PRAYER AND PRACTICE  (4:4-9)
          The Peace of God (4:4-7)
          The God of Peace (4:8-9)
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Biblical Joy is related to:
God’s Presence (Psalm 4:7-8; 16:11)
The Gospel (Luke 2:10-11; John 15:11)
The Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17; Galatians 5:22-23)
The Word of God (Jeremiah 15:16; 1John 1:4)
Adversity and Difficulty (1Thessalonians 1:6; 2Corinthians 6:10; James 1:2; 1Peter 1:3-6)
The Hope of Glory (Romans 12:12; 1Peter 1:8; 4:13; Jude 24-25)
The Investments in People (Philippians 4:1; 1Thessalonians 2:19-20)

"Follow and Observe"
 
Outline: 
B2.  EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)           Confidence Which is In Christ
     1. Identity  (3:1-14)
     2. Conformity  (3:15-21)
     3.  Peace (4:1-9)
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2. Conformity  (3:15-21)
     LIVING BY THE STANDARD  (3:15-16)
     FOLLOW AND OBSERVE THE PATTERN  (3:17)
     WARNING: ENEMIES OF THE CROSS  (3:18-19)
     WAITING FOR A TRANSFORMED BODY (3:20-21)
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Appendix: A Summary of the Characteristics of Jesus’ Resurrected Body
By which we get a glimpse of our own resurrected bodies: 1John 3:2; “Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is.”
What is Physical:
The old body was completely gone (Matthew 28:6; Mark 16:6; Luke 24:3, 12; John 20:5-8, 12)
It was not immediately recognizable but was it was visible (Luke 24:15-31; John 20:14, 20)
It could be seen visibly and touched and heard (Matthew 28:9; 17; Mark 16:9-14; John 20:12, 20, 27; Acts 1:3-4; 9:3-6; 1Corinthians 15:5-8)
It could be personally identified by voice (John 20:16)
It was comprised of real “flesh and bones”and not a ‘ghost’ (Luke 24:39)
The wounds from the crucifixion were still recognizable on His body (Luke 24:40; John 20:20, 27)
He could eat and digest food (Luke 24:42-43; John 21:9-14)
What is Newly Acquired Power:
It was not limited by other physical matter (the grave clothes, access to the upper room; Luke 24:12, 37; John 20:5-8, 19, 26)
It was not limited by disintegration or death anymore but was immortal (Acts 2:27, 31)
It was not limited by distance or the force of gravity (Matthew 28:7; Mark 16:7; John 21:4; Acts 1:10-11)
It could remain invisible and then appear suddenly (John 20:14, 19, 26; Luke 24:31, 37)
He was not limited by gravity (Mark 16:19; Luke 24:51; Acts 1:9-10)

"The Goal for the Prize"
 
The Outline:
B2.  EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)           Confidence Which is In Christ
1. Identity  (3:1-14)
2. Conformity  (3:15-21)
3.  Peace (4:1-9)
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1. Identity  (3:1-14)
     PUTTING NO CONFIDENCE IN THE FLESH (3:1-6)
     KNOWING CHRIST JESUS MY LORD  (3:7-8)
     ATTAINING THE RESURRECTION  (3:9-11)
     PRESSING ON TOWARD THE GOAL  (3:12-14)
 

"Knowing Christ"
 
OUTLINE
SALUTATION: “GRACE…” (1:1-2)
   A1.PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE PHILIPPIANS (1:3-26)
      B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
          C1. TIMOTHY  (2:19-24)
          C2. EPAPHRODITUS  (2:25-30)
      B2.EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)
   A2. THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL (4:10-20)
SALUTATION: “GRACE…”  (4:21-23)
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B2.  EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)           Confidence Which is In Christ
1. Identity  (3:1-14)
2. Conformity  (3:15-21)
3.  Peace (4:1-9)
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(Dr. Griffith Thomas) “It is not hard to live a Christian life; it is impossible.”

"A High Regard"
 
OUTLINE
SALUTATION: “GRACE…” (1:1-2)
   A1.PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE PHILIPPIANS (1:3-26)
      B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
            C1.TIMOTHY  (2:19-24)
            C2.EPAPHRODITUS  (2:25-30)
      B2. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)
   A2. THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL (4:10-20)
SALUTATION: “GRACE…”  (4:21-23)

"A Kindred Spirit"
 
Philippians
OUTLINE
SALUTATION: “GRACE…” (1:1-2)
   A1.PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE PHILIPPIANS (1:3-26)
     B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
       C1.TIMOTHY  (2:19-24)
       C2.EPAPHRODITUS  (2:25-30)
     B2. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)
   A2. THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL (4:10-20)
SALUTATION: “GRACE…”  (4:21-23)
Notice: In the framework the Parallel Inversion Outline shows that the two central figures in the epistle are personal character models of what it looks like to have a Christ-like humility and to "[look out] for the interest of others" (2:4) 

"The Word of Life"
 
Outline: 
B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
     1. Unity  (1:27-2:2)
     2. Humility  (2:3-11)
     3. Joy  (2:12-18)
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3. Joy  (2:12-18)
    GOD AT WORK  (2:12-13)
    THE WORD OF LIFE  (2:14-16)
    A DRINK OFFERING  (2:17-18)
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Review: The 7 Points of Character and parallel to assess your own “attitude”and ‘emptying’(2:5, 7) of all your “selfishness and empty conceit”(2:3-4):
No grumbling = Intentions
No disputing = Ideas
Blameless = Deeds
Innocent = Desires
Above Reproach = Reputation
Lights in the World = Responsibility
Holding fast the Word = Authority

"God at Work"
 
Outline: 
B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
   1. Unity  (1:27-2:2)
   2. Humility  (2:3-11)
   3. Joy  (2:12-18)
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3. Joy  (2:12-18)
   GOD AT WORK  (2:12-13)
   THE WORD OF LIFE  (2:14-16)
   A DRINK OFFERING  (2:17-18)
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Three Aspects of Salvation:
 
Time
“Have Been Saved”
“Are Being Saved”
“Shall Be Saved”
Nature
Penalty of Sin
Power of Sin
Presence of Sin
Teaching
Justification
Sanctification
Glorification
Area
Spirit
Soul
Body
Scripture
Romans 3:24; 5:11Corithians 15:1-52Timothy 1:9
Romans 6:17-181Corinthians 1:182Corinthians 2:15
Romans 8:23-24Romans 13:11Hebrews 9:28

"The Real Glory"
The Outline:
B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
   1. Unity  (1:27-2:2)
   2. Humility  (2:3-11)
   3. Joy  (2:12-18)
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2. Humility  (2:3-11)
    ONE ANOTHER  (2:3-4)
    THIS ATTITUDE  (2:5-8)
    THE NAME ABOVE EVERY NAME  (2:9-11)
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APPENDIX: The Steps of Christ’s Humility
As God, He had a right to glory; But He became a servant
As a heavenly Servant, He had a right to be served; But He became a man
As a Man of royalty, He had a right to be honored; But He humbled Himself
As a humble Man, He had a right to rule; But He became obedient
As an obedient Man, He had the right to live; But He died
As a dying Man, He had a right to dignity; But He died on a cross
 

"Worthy of the Gospel"
 
The Outline: 
SALUTATION: “GRACE…” (1:1-2)
A1.PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE PHILIPPIANS  (1:3-26)
   B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
      C1. TIMOTHY  (2:19-24)
      C2. EPAPHRODITUS  (2:25-30)
   B2. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)
A2.THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL  (4:10-20)
SALUTATION: “GRACE…”  (4:21-23)
Note: This outline is called Parallel Inversion Structure
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B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
   1. Unity  (1:27-2:2)
   2. Humility  (2:3-11)
   3. Joy  (2:12-18)
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1. Unity  (1:27-2:2)
    WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL  (1:27)
    UNALARMED BY OPPONENTS  (1:28-30)
    INTENT ON ONE PURPOSE (2:1-2)

"To Live is Christ"
 
Here is the Larger Outline for the Book of Philippians:
SALUTATION: “GRACE…” (1:1-2)
  A1.PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE PHILIPPIANS  (1:3-26)
      B1. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF CHRIST (1:27-2:18)
          C1. TIMOTHY  (2:19-24)
          C2. EPAPHRODITUS  (2:25-30)
       B2. EXHORTATION: EXAMPLE OF PAUL  (3:1-4:9)
  A2.THE PHILIPPIANS’ CONCERN FOR PAUL  (4:10-20)
SALUTATION: “GRACE…”  (4:21-23)
Note: This outline is called Parallel Inversion Structure
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A1. PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE PHILIPPIANS  (1:3-26)
   1. Thanksgiving  (1:3-8)
   2. Prayer  (1:9-11)
   3.  The Gospel  (1:12-18)
   4.  The Hope (1:19-26)
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4.  The Hope (1:19-26)
    CHRIST EXALTED  (1:19-20)
    TO LIVE IS CHRIST AND TO DIE IS GAIN  (1:21)
    PROGRESS AND JOY IN THE FAITH  (1:22-26)