Big Idea: More than Church Members
I. Our Love for the Church 1:1-2
A. Paul and Timothy
B. The Church
II. Leads to a Deeper Kind of Relationship 1:3-8
A. Thankful for You
B. How was this Relationship Formed?
C. Built on a Mutual Love and Participation.
D. It’s a Deep Affection
III. How Do We Maintain Such a Relationship? 1:9-11
A. By Expanding Our Love for One Another
B. By Learning How to Choose What Really Matters
C. By Maturing in Our Faith
D. By Fulfilling Our Goal
Sources:
Fee, Gordon D. Philippians, IVP New Testament Commentary Series
Martin, Ralph P. Philippians, Tyndale New Testament Commentary
Silva, Moises. Philippians, Baker Exegetical Commentary On the New Testament
Thielman, Frank. Philippians, The NIV Application Commentary