PHILIPPIANS: PARTNERSHIP WORTHY OF THE GOSPEL - A Survey of the Bible
Philippians: Partnership Worthy of the Gospel
A Survey of the Bible
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Philippians Chart - Wilson
Roman Citizenship - Lynn CVohick
Philippi (Social) - Ben Witherington
Philippi (Historical) - Gordon Fee
Argument of Philippians - Dan Wallace
Early Christian Hymns - David Capes
Context: Who, Where, When, and Why?
• Who composed Philippians?
• Who was the original audience of Philippians?
• When and where was Philippians written?
• Why was Paul writing?
Content: How and What?
• How is Philippians organized?
Introduction to Partnership (1:1-30)
• Thanksgiving and Memory of Partnership (1:1-26)
• The Priority of Partnership: Standing Firm in Unity (1:27-30)
PARTNERSHIP MEANS STANDING TOGETHER IN UNITY (2:1-30)
• Unity Grows Out of Humility
• Humility Is Exemplified By Christ (2:6-11)
• Humility Is Exemplified By Timothy (2:12-24)
• Humility Is Exemplified By Epaphroditus (2:25-30)
PARTNERSHIP MEANS STANDING FIRM FOR THE GOSPEL (3:1-4:1)
• The Gospel Is Based In Standing Firm (2:1-30)
• Standing Firm Is Exemplified By Paul (3:1-21)
Applications of Partnership (4:2-23)
• Stand Unified in Truth (4:2-9)
• Partnership Appreciated (4:10-23)
• What is the message of Philippians?
Conviction: So What?
• Where does Philippians fit?
- Philippians is a deeply personal and heartfelt letter from Paul to a congregation that has supported him throughout his ministry. Most recently, this took place by them sending him a gift with Epaphroditus.
- Paul uses many real life examples to show the application of his two primary
principles of Unity and Steadfastness. He uses the example of Jesus, Timothy, Epaphroditus, and his own life.
- Paul is grateful for their partnership and reminds them to keep it strong through humble unity and sturdy commitment to the truth of the gospel.
• What should we believe?
- Each of us have an important role to play in the life of the church.
- Our role may include suffering as we identify with Christ.
- Our primary identity should be as “citizens of heaven.”
• How should we behave?
- Identified with Christ.
- Unified with others.
- Committed to the gospel of grace.
Next Steps
• I will humble myself to pursue unity around the gospel.
• I will stand firm for the truth of the gospel, even in the face of opposition.
• I will be faithful in my own financial partnership in the gospel.
This Week's Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
•. Monday - Philippians 1
•. Tuesday - Philippians 2
•. Wednesday - Philippians 3
•. Thursday - Philippians 4
•. Friday - Acts 17:10-15
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Women’s Summer Study
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Vacation Bible School
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Baby Dedication
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Fellowship 101
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Life Choices Change For Life
Each year Life Choices, our local pregnancy resource center, assists hundreds of women in choosing Life for their baby. Join with them by picking up a baby bottle next Sunday, May 12 filling it with change (or checks made out to Life Choices) and returning them Sunday, June 2.