Philippians: The Christ-Like Life

Outline

1. The Context in Which These Verses are Found in Order to Properly Understand Them. (Philippians 2:12; Philippians 1:27; Philippians 2:5-11)

2. The Course that Paul Sets Out for Christians in This Passage. (Philippians 2:12-18; Philippians 1:10; Philippians 2:12; see Genesis 15:6 and Romans 4:3)

3. The Catalyst, Inducement, Encouragement That Paul Provides to Pursue This Path. (Philippians 2:14-15; Deuteronomy 32:5; Daniel 12:2-3; Matthew 5:14; Proverbs 8:32-36; Philippians 2:17; Philippians 2:15-16)

4. The Cause - Why Does Paul Say You Should Pursue This Path, Follow This Course and Live This Life? (Philippians 2:12; 2 Corinthians 5:14; Hebrews 2:11)

Know what you believe and why you believe it! Live what you believe!

God is committed to effecting our obedience.