Philippians 1 (Part 5) Paul in Prayer

Paul in prayer

 His greeting, vv. 1-2

 His thanksgiving, vv. 3-8, because of . . .

o Past

o Future--because of . . .

• Continuity in God’s work, v. 6

• Their cooperation, vv. 7-8

Continuity

 God’s work begun, v. 6a

 God’s work continued, v. 6b

 God’s work completed, v. 6c

Their cooperation

 In his imprisonment

 In the defense of the gospel

 In convictions

 In grace

Doctrine of inspiration tied to Paul’s prayer

 Prayer about the progression of love, v. 9

 Prayer about the perception of love, v. 10

 Production of love, v. 11

Must see love two ways

 Directed toward God

 Directed toward man

Paul in prison

 His complete victory, vv. 12-26

 His exhortation, vv. 27-30