LITERARY FRAMEWORK OF PHILIPPIANS

INTRODUCTION 1:1

Salutation 1:2

The Philippians - contribution - doxology 1:3

Paul - His bonds in Christ 1:12

Paul - his indifference to death 1:19

The Philippians- suffering with Paul 1:27

Exhortation to imitate Christ 2:1

CHRIST 2:5

1. In God's form ) Empties himself

2. Slave's form )

3. Human shape )

4. Death ) Humbles Himself

5. The cross )

Exhortation to obedience 2:12

TIMOTHY - His character and service 2:19

EPAPHRODITUS - his character & his sufferings 2:25

Exhortation to beware 3:1

PAUL 3;4

7. Law Justness - Blameless

6. Zeal - Persecuting the Saints

5. Law - Pharisee

4. Hebrew of the Hebrews

3. Tribe of Benjamin

2. Race of Israel

1. Circumcision

Exhortation to imitate Paul 3:17

The Philippians - their care of Paul 4:10

Paul his complacency in want 4:11

Paul - his strength in Christ 4:13

The Philippians - Contribution - Doxology 4:14

CONCLUSION 4:21

Salutation 4:23