1. Chapter 1 The Single Mind
Philippians Outline
Chapter 1 The Single Mind
Chapter 2 The Submissive Mind
Chapter 3 The Spiritual Mind
Chapter 4 The Secure Mind

2. Unity Paradigm Philippians 2:1-4
Thinking for Unity
Right Motives Phil. 2:1-2a
Right Marks Phil. 2:2b
Right Means Phil. 2:3,4

3. Unity Paradigm Part 2 Philippians 2:2b.
Right Motives - “Review”
A single minded church is a unified church
1. Encouragement in Christ
2. Consolation of Love
3. Fellowship in the Spirit
4. Affection and Compassion
These are all things we have received from Christ at the point of salvation.

4. Unity Paradigm Part 2 Philippians 2:2b
Right Marks
Being of the same mind
Literally – to think the same thing
Common understanding & genuine agreement
1 Corinthians 2:16 ; Colossians 3:12-19
Romans 8:4,5 cf. Colossians 3:1-3
On what is your mind set?

5. Unity Paradigm Part 2 Philippians 2:2b
Right Marks (continued)
Maintaining the same Love
Agape – love of will, not preference or attraction
An act of will, therefore can be commanded
1 John 3:14-18
Minds of selfless humility produce practical love
Are you willfully loving?

6. Unity Paradigm Part 2 Philippians 2:2b
Right Marks (continued)
United in one spirit
Sumpsuchos – one soul
Live in selfless harmony with fellow believers
By definition excludes fruits of self –love
Refers to 1:27
Is your passion for God a unifying factor?

7. Unity Paradigm Part 2 Philippians 2:2b
Right Marks (continued)
Intent on one purpose
Thinking one thing - as a result
Paul’s argument comes full circle
Colossians 3:12-16
Is there purpose in all you do?
For whom does your purpose exist?

8. Unity Paradigm Part 2 Right Marks Right Motives Being of the same mind
Encouragement in Christ
Consolation of love
Fellowship in Spirit
Affection & Compassion
Right Marks
Being of the same mind
Maintaining the same love
United in one spirit
Intent on one purpose

9. Unity Paradigm Part 2 Philippians 2:2b
Conclusion
Are you in your right mind?
Do you bear the right marks?