Book Description

The book of Philippians is perhaps the sweetest book in the New Testament. Its focus is not so much on teaching, but on how we as believers can enter into the experience of Christ. In this exposition of Philippians, Titus Chu goes through the four chapters of this book in a detailed and very practical way. This book is drawn from messages given in 2003 - 2004 to participants in a year-long spiritual labor in the Great Lakes area. They were spoken in Toronto, Chicago, Cleveland, and Columbus. From Chapter 18, "Working Out Our Salvation" Paul helped the Philippians by encouraging them to be of the same mind and united in spirit (Phil. 2:2). This was only possible by their letting the mind of Christ be in them (v. 5). Paul described the mind of Christ as being humble (v. 8). No one likes to become lower than others. Everyone likes to be noticed and respected by others. For this reason, Paul stressed the matter of being humble. His stress was not on Christ's accomplishment of redemption; rather, he portrayed Christ's humbling of Himself in accomplishing that redemption for us. How low Christ became! Christ's pattern shows us that the way to become a blessing to the church is to become very, very low. This is the secret of spiritual growth and of gaining Christ (Phil. 3:8). Chapter Titles 1. Paul's Epistles Introduction 2. Saints and Slaves Philippians 1:1 3. Grace, Peace, and Thankful Prayer Philippians 1:2-4 4. The Fellowship in the Gospel Philippians 1:3-6 5. Enjoying Grace in the Organic Body of Christ Philippians 1:7 6. Treasuring Our Spiritual Riches Philippians 1:7 7. Caring for People in the Inward Parts of Christ Jesus Philippians 1:8 8. Loving People in Full Knowledge and All Discernment Philippians 1:9 9. Approving by Testing and Purified by Light Philippians 1:10-11 10. Living according to a Divine Commitment Philippians 1:12-18 11. The Assurance of Further Salvation Philippians 1:18-19 12. Magnifying Christ and Living for Others Philippians 1:20-26 13. A Conduct Worthy of the Gospel of Christ Philippians 1:27-30 14. Encouragement, Consolation, Fellowship, Affection, and Compassion Philippians 2:1 15. Being of the Same Mind Philippians 2:2-4 16. Having the Mind of Christ (1) Philippians 2:5-7 17. Having the Mind of Christ (2) Philippians 2:8-11 18. Working Out Our Salvation Philippians 2:12-13 19. Appearing as Lights in the World Philippians 2:14-15 20. Poured Out as a Drink Offering Philippians 2:16-18 21. The Approvedness of Paul Philippians 2:19-22 22. The Approvedness of Timothy Philippians 2:19-24 23. The Approvedness of Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-30 24. Seven Mountains in Our Pursuit of Christ (1) Philippians 3:1-7 25. Seven Mountains in Our Pursuit of Christ (2) Philippians 3:8-9 26. Seven Mountains in Our Pursuit of Christ (3) Philippians 3:10 27. Seven Mountains in Our Pursuit of Christ (4) Philippians 3:11-12 28. Pursuing Christ as Our Goal Philippians 3:13-14 29. Healthy Patterns Philippians 3:15-17 30. A Twofold Walk to Gain Christ Philippians 3:16-18 31. Enemies of the Cross of Christ Philippians 3:18-19 32. Citizens of a Heavenly Commonwealth Philippians 3:20 33. Conformation to Christ's Glorious Body Philippians 3:20-21 34. Three Causes for Rejoicing Philippians 4:1-4 35. Christian Forbearance Philippians 4:5-7 36. Christian Growth Philippians 4:8 37. The Philippians' Care for Paul Philippians 4:10-23 Works Cited