1. Philippians Partnership in the Gospel October 12, 2014 Thru the Bible in a Year Xavier Reyna, Director Ben Compere, Editor “In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now...” Philippians 1:4,5

2. Paul Planted Church in Philippi on the 2 nd Missionary Trip (Acts 16:1-40) The 2 nd missionary trip is described in Acts 15:36 – 18:22. Paul was gone from Antioch for about 3 years and traveled about 2800 miles: 1220 by land and 1600 by sea. Church Founded “In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now...” Philippians 1:4,5 “Philippi, in northern Greece, was the first church established by Paul in Europe.” Zondervan Bible Handbook”

3. Philippians Timeline “In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now...” Philippians 1:4,5 5051525354555657585960614962 Jerusalem Council Paul’s 2nd Trip Acts 16:1-18:22 Paul’s 3rd Trip Acts 18:23-21:16 Paul’s Imprisonment in Rome Acts 28:30-31 Church at Philippi Founded Acts 16:1-40 Letter to the Church at Philippi Written Church Founded

4. Purpose for Philippians The main purpose of Philippians is Paul’s thankfulness for the recent gift they sent to him through Epaphroditus (4:10-19). Purpose “In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now...” Philippians 1:4,5 He also informs them that Epaphroditus, who had fallen gravely ill has completely recovered (2:25-30). Paul also takes the occasion to deal with internal disunity, and false teachers from the outside (3:2-21).

5. Summary “In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now...” Philippians 1:4,5 Paul give thanks for their partnership in the gospel (1:1-11). He then informs them that his imprisonment had actually resulted in the advancement of the gospel and that the outcome of his imprisonment is of little matter personally (1:12-26). He exhorts them to endure suffering having the same humble attitude as Jesus (just like Paul’s fellow-workers Timothy and Epaphroditus (1:27-2:30), and warns them against those who teach a gospel of law and not grace and to press on in the Christian life following his example (3:1-4:1). He pleads for the reconciliation of two fellow-workers and closes by again giving thanks for their generosity in the partnership of the gospel (4:2-23).

6. Philippians: Partnership in the Gospel I.Greeting: Grace to you (1:1-2) II.Thanks for Partnership in the Gospel (1:3-11) III. Advancing the Gospel in Prison (1:12-26) IV.Live Worthy of the Gospel (1:27-4:9) A.Jesus’ example – humility (1:27-2:30) B.Paul’s example – no concern for the flesh (3:1-4:9) V.Thanks for Partnership in the Gospel (4:10-20) VI. Salutation: Grace be with you (4:21-23) VII.Buffer Analysis “In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now...” Philippians 1:4,5

7. Partnership in the Gospel is the Main Theme in Philippians Produces joy/rejoicing Advances the gospel Produces and affection and empathy between Paul and the Philippians Involves suffering for the gospel Themes “In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now...” Philippians 1:4,5

8. Who Is Your Partner in the Gospel? The Philippians Gave money to Paul Prayed for him Cared for him Showed an interest in his ministry to other churches Application “In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now...” Philippians 1:4,5

9. “In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now...” Philippians 1:4,5