I. Salutation 1:1,2
II. Paul's prayers for the Philippians 1:3-11
A. Praise for the Philippians 1:3-11
B. Promise: Paul's confidence in Christ and His work 1:6,7
C. Prayer for the Philippians 1:8-11
III. Biography of Paul 1:12-26
A. Success in jail: the gospel proclaimed 1:12-18
B. Success in Jesus: Paul's determination to glorify
Christ 1:19-26
IV. The body of the letter 1:27-4:9
A. Excellence in conduct 1:27-2:18
1. Privilege of suffering for Christ 1:27-30
2. Priority of submitting to others 2:1-4
3. Picture of Christ's humble suffering 2:5-11
4. Priority of sanctifying oneself 2:12-18
B. Examples of good conduct: Timothy and Epaphroditus 2:19-30
C. Example of commitment: Paul rejects the world for
Christ 3:-21
D. Excellence in commitment: dedication to Christ 4:1-9
V. Blessings 4:10-23
A. For Paul 4:10-18
B. For the Philippians 4:19,20
C. Benediction and greetings 4:21-23
