The letter to the Philippians G. Walter Hansen. [Text]

Editor's preface Author's preface Introduction The historical setting of the church in Philippi The nature of the letter A letter of friendship A deliberative speech The integrity of the letter The occasion of the letter Paul in chains The church in trouble Disunity Suffering Opponents A preview of two themes The Gospel of Christ The community in Christ Greetings and grace (1:1-2) Prayers for partners (1:3-11) Reports of gospel ministry (1:12-26) The progress of the Gospel (1:12-14) Motives for preaching Christ (1:15-18a) Courage to honor Christ by life or by death (1:18b-26) Imperatives for citizens worthy of the Gospel (1:27-2:18) Stand firm together in suffering (1:27-30) Think of the interests of others (2:1-4) Focus on Christ (2:5-11) A community mindful of Christ (2:5) The Christ hymn : humility (2:6-8) The Christ hymn : exaltation (2:9-11) Work out your salvation (2:12-18) Recommendations of Christ-like servants (2:19-30) Timothy (2:19-24) Epaphroditus (2:25-30) Disclosures of personal experience (3:1-21) Boasting in privileges (3:1-6) Losing all to know Christ (3:7-11) Pressing on toward the goal (3:12-14) Mentoring others (3:15-17) Mourning over the enemies of the cross (3:18-19) Expecting Christ's ultimate victory (3:20-21) Final appeals (4:1-9) Be of one mind in the Lord (4:1-3) Rejoice in the Lord (4:4-9) Thanks for gifts from partners (4:10-20) Greetings and grace (4:21-23).