The Book of Philippians

OUTLINE/INTRODUCTION:

The book of Philippians has:

I. ITS AUTHORSHIP.

II. ITS AUDIENCE.

III. ITS AREA.

IV. ITS AGE.

V. ITS AIM.

OUTLINE/TEXT:

I. THE IDENTITY OF THE CHRISTIAN (V. 1a)

As Christians:

(a.) We are slaves.

(b.) We are saints.

(c.) We are in Christ.

(d.) We are gathered in local churches.

II. THE IMPORTANCE OF CHRISTIAN LEADERS. (V. 1b)

God called:

(a.) Overseers.

(b.) Deacons.