text: A. Salutation (1:1–2) B. Thanksgiving for the Philippians’ Participation in the Gospel (1:3–8)
  C. Prayer for the Philippians’ Discerning Love to Increase until the Day of Christ (1:9–11)
  II. Paul’s Present Circumstances (1:12–26)
  A. Paul’s Imprisonment (1:12–13)
  B. The Brothers’ Response (1:14–17)
  C. Paul’s Attitude (1:18–26)
  III. Practical Instructions in Sanctification (1:27–2:30)
  A. Living Boldly as Citizens of Heaven (1:27–1:30)
  B. Living Humbly as Servants of Christ (2:1–11)
  1. The Motivation to Live Humbly (2:1–4)
  2. The Model of Living Humbly (2:5–11)
  a. Christ’s Emptying (2:5–8)
  b. Christ’s Exaltation (2:9–11)
  C. Living Obediently as Children of God (2:12–18)
  1. The Energizing of God (2:12–13)
  2. The Effect on the Saints (2:14–18)
  D. Examples of Humble Servants (2:19–30)
  1. The Example of Timothy (2:19–24)
  2. The Example of Epaphroditus (2:25–30)
  IV. Polemical Doctrinal Issues (3:1–4:1)
  A. The Judaizers Basis: The Flesh (3:1–6)
  B. Paul’s Goal: The Resurrection (3:7–11)
  C. Perfection and Humility (3:12–16)
  D. Paul as an Example of Conduct and Watchfulness (3:17–4:1)
  V. Postlude (4:2–23)
  A. Exhortations (4:2–9)
  1. Being United (4:2–3)
  2. Rejoicing without Anxiety (4:4–7)
  3. Thinking and Acting Purely (4:8–9)
  B. A Note of Thanks (4:10–20)
  1. Paul’s Contentment (4:10–13)
  2. The Philippians’ Gift (4:14–18)
  3. God’s Provision (4:19–20)