Philippians 1.12-18

Grace Bible Chapel

January 16, 2005

Philippians 1:19-26

Paul’s Convictions

       I.   Introduction

            A.  A conviction in times of relativism

            B.  Context

            C.  Overview

                  1.   Words of conviction (vs. 19, 20, 25)

                  2.   Words of contrast

                        a.   Vs. 19

                        b.   Vs. 20

                        c.   Vs. 21-24

                        d.   Vs. 23-24

                  3.   The central issue (vs. 19, 20, 21, 23, 26)

     II.   Reason for Paul’s joy

            A.  In spite of

            B.  Because of

    III.   Paul’s deliverance (19-20)

            A.  Meaning (swthriva – sōtēria)

            B.  Means (vs. 19)

            C.  Paul’s confidence (vs. 20)

            D.  The result (vs. 20)

    IV.   Reason for Paul’s confidence (vs. 21)

     V.   Paul’s dilemma (22-26)

            A.  The choices (22-24)

                  1.   Paul’s desire (23)

                  2.   The Philippians’ need (24)

            B.  Paul’s conviction (25)

            C.  The Philippians confidence (26)

    VI.   Conclusion and application

            A.  The death of a believer

                  1.   John 11:25-26

                  2.   2 Corinthians 5:6-9

                  3.   Psalm 116:15

                  4.   1 Corinthians 15:50-57

            B.  The life of a believer

                  1.   1 Corinthians 15:58

                  2.   1 Corinthians 6:20

                  3.   Romans 12:1-2

            C.  Perspective

                  1.   John 21:15-21

                  2.   2 Timothy 4:6-8

                  3.   Bulletin quote by J. Vernon McGee