Philippians 2.5

Grace Bible Chapel

May 1, 2005

Philippians 2:5

The Attitude of Christ

       I.   Introduction

     II.   Conditions for unity

            A.  Encouragement in Christ

            B.  Consolation of love

            C.  Fellowship of the Spirit

            D.  Affection and compassion

    III.   Paul’s joy

    IV.   The manifestation of corporate unity

            A.  Same mind

            B.  Same love

            C.  United in Spirit

            D.  Intent on one purpose

     V.   The considerations that promote unity

            A.  The mindset not to have

            B.  The mindset to have

    VI.   The attitude of Christ

            A.  Meaning of “attitude”  (fronevw – phroneō)

                  1.   A problem in Philippi – Philippians 4:2

                  2.   Failure to think rightly

                        a.   Luke 11:40

                        b.   Luke 12:20

                  3.   What not to think

                        a.   Romans 11:20; 12:3

                        b.   Galatians 5:10

                  4.   Allowances – Romans 14:6

                  5.   The source and power – Romans 15:5

                  6.   The importance

                        a.   Romans 8:6-7

                        b.   Matthew 7:24

                  7.   A conclusion – Romans 12:16

            B.  Christ’s attitude

                  1.   Contrasted with His disciples’ attitudes

                        a.   In discussions about His coming passion

                              1)   Mark 8:31-38

                              2)   Mark 9:30-37

                              3)   Mark 10:32-45

                        b.   At the Last Supper

                              1)   John 13:1-17

                              2)   Luke 22:14-17

                  2.   On the cross

                        a.   John 19:26-27

                        b.   John 19:28

                        c.   Luke 22:34

  VII.   Conclusion and application                

            A.  Matthew 11:28-30

            B.  Romans 15:1-3

            C.  Ephesians 5:1-2

            D.  Colossians 3:12-13

            E.   Colossians 3:1-2