outline of Philippians

1.  Salutation (1:1, 2)

2.  Opening Message:  Thanksgiving and Prayer (1:3-11)

3.  The Truth of the Gospel (1:12-2:30)

1. The Gospel and Paul (1:12-26)

   1.  Paul's Imprisonment (1:12-14)
   2.  Rival Messengers (1:15-18)
   3.  Paul's Prospects (1:19-26)
    

2. The Gospel and the Philippians (1:27-2:18)

   1.  A Call to Unity (1:27-2:4)
   2.  The Example of Christ (2:5-11)
   3.  A Further Call to Unity (2:12-18)
    

3. Two of Paul's Coworkers in the Gospel (2:19-30)

4.  Truth Against Error (3:1-4:1)

1. The Gospel Against Legalists (3:1-11)
2. The Already and the Not Yet (3:12-16)
3. The Gospel Against Libertines (3:17-4:1)

5.  Exhortations (4:2-9)

6.  Thanksgiving (4:10-20)

1. Contentment (4:10-13)
2. Partnership (4:14-20)

7.  Final Greetings and Benediction (4:21-23)