Philippians 1.9-11

Grace Bible Chapel

November 7, 2004

Philippians 1:9-11

Paul’s Prayer for the Philippians

       I.   Introduction

            A.  The glass

            B.  Paul’s desire

     II.   The request

            A.  Love

                  1.   The importance

                        a.   1 John 4:7-8

                        b.   Matthew 22:36-40

                  2.   The source

                        a.   Romans 5:5

                        b.   Galatians 5:22-23

                  3.   The caution

                        a.   1 Corinthians 1-3

                        b.   1 John 4:20

                  4.   The description and example

                        a.   1 Corinthians 13:4-7

                        b.   John 3:16

                        c.   Matthew 5:43-46

                        d.   Luke 10:25-35

            B.  Abound

                  1.   Meaning

                  2.   Source

                        a.   2 Corinthians 9:8

                        b.   1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

                  3.   The need – 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10

            C.  The constraints

                  1.   Knowledge

                        a.   The meaning

                        b.   The source – Ephesians 1:15-17

                        c.   The content

                              1)   Romans 11:33

                              2)   Colossians 2:1-3

                        d.   The result

                              1)   Colossians 1:9-10

                              2)   2 Peter 1:2-3

                        e.   The caution

                              1)   2 Timothy 3:7

                              2)   1 Corinthians 8:1

                              3)   1 Corinthians 13:2

                  2.   Discernment

                        a.   The meaning

                        b.   The idea

                        c.   The example

    III.   The intermediate goal

    IV.   The ultimate goal

     V.   The reality and hope

    VI.   Conclusion and application

            A.  John 15:1-11

            B.  John 15:12-17