The Outline of Philippians
The basis for this commentary is taken from the MacArthur New Testament Commentary
on Philippians from John MacArthur.
Philippians from a Messianic Jewish Perspective (Ac)
Glossary (Ad)
Judaism and Christianity: Connections and Distinctives (Ae)
Don’t Let Anyone Steal Your Joy (Af)
A Time Line for Philippians (Ag)
I. Background to the Letter to the Philippians (Ah)
II. Philippians Chapter One – 1:1-30 (Ai)
A. Paul’s Introductory Matters – 1:1-11 (Aj)
1. Bond Servants of Messiah Yeshua – 1:1-2 (Ak)
2. The Elements of Joy – 1:3-8 (Al)
3. Paul’s Prayer for the Philippians – 1:9-11 (Am)
B. Paul’s Affairs – 1:12-26 (An)
1. Paul’s Chains – 1:12-14 (Ao)
2. Paul’s Critics – 1:15-20 (Ap)
3. To Live is Messiah, to Die is Gain – 1:21-26 (Aq)
III. Philippians Chapter Two – 1:27 to 2:18 (Ar)
A. The Philippian Affairs – 1:27 to 2:18 – (As)
1. Walking Worthy – 1:27-30 (At)
2. To Model the Messiah – 2:1-4 (Au)
3. Obedient to Death – 2:5-8 (Av)
4. The Exalted Son – 2:9-11 (Aw)
5. Sanctification – First Corinthians 1:2 and 6:9-11 (Ax)
a. The Believer’s Role in Sanctification – 2:12 (Ay)
b. God’s Role in Sanctification – 2:13 (Az)
6. New Life in Messiah – 2:14-18 (Ba)
B. The Examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus – 2:19-30 (Bb)
1. I Hope to Send Timothy Soon – 2:19-24 (Bc)
2. Send Epaphroditus at Once – 2:25-30 (Bd)
IV. Philippians Chapter Three – 3:1-21 (Be)
A. Rejoice in the Lord – 3:1 (Bf)
1. Paul’s Opponents – 3:2-3 (Bg)
2. Paul’s Response to His Opponents – 3:4-11 (Bh)
3. Pursuing the Prize – 3:12-16 (Bi)
B. A Tale of Two Citizenships – 3:17-21 (Bj)
V. Philippians Chapter Four – 4:1-23 (Bk)
A. Stand Firm in the Lord – 4:1 (Bl)
1. Live in Harmony – 4:2-3 (Bm)
2. Do Not be Anxious about Anything – 4:4-6 (Bn)
3. Godly Thinking – 4:7-9 (Bo)
4. I Have Learned to be Content – 4:10-13 (Bp)
5. Giving is a Fragrant Offering – 4:14-19 (Bq)
B. Final Greetings to the Philippians – 4:20-23 (Br)
End Notes (Bs)
Bibliography (Bt)
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