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 1 Philippians 2:1-2a
Introduction
A single minded church is a unified church.
Rome - Romans 15:5-7
Corinth – 1 Cor. 1:10 ; 2 Cor. 13:11
Ephesus – Ephesians 4:1-6
Colossae – Colossians 3:12-15
Thessalonica – 1 Thess. 4:9,10

4. Unity Paradigm Part 1 Philippians 2:1-2a
Right Motives
Encouragement in Christ
Paraklesis - come alongside ; assistance by …
Holy Spirit - John 14:16,26
Good Samaritan - Luke 10:35
When is the last time you have encouraged?
When is the last time the Comforter has encouraged you?

5. Unity Paradigm Part 1 Philippians 2:1-2a
Right Motives (continued)
Consolation of Love
Paramuthion – speaking closely to someone
Love granted to unworthy sinners, i.e. grace
Romans 5:5 – love bestowed to pour out
Are you loving others as Christ has loved you?
Is that love unconditional without expectations?

6. Unity Paradigm Part 1 Philippians 2:1-2a
Right Motives (continued)
Fellowship of the Spirit
Koinonia – partnership and mutual sharing
Not what we have in common but of the common grace we share
Intimate b/c every believer a temple 1 Cor. 6:19
Are you walking in light of 1 John 1:3-7?
Are you living Ephesians 4:1-4?

7. Unity Paradigm Part 1 Philippians 2:1-2a
Right Motives (continued)
Affection and Compassion
Splanchna - deep personal longing cf. Christ
Oiktirmos – compassion (mercies) of God
Colossians 3:12
Are you being tender with other at all times?
Are you allowing God’s compassion to flow through you at all times?

8. Unity Paradigm Part 1 Philippians 2:1-2a
Conclusion
Then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.
( Right Marks )