Outline of Philippians

• Standing firm growing in Christ 1
• Standing firm orienting to Christ 2
• Standing firm knowing Christ 3  
• Standing firm serving Christ 4 

What does it take to grow? What kind of environment do you need?

• People 1:1
• Peace 1:2
• Pleasure 1:3
• Prayer 1:4-5
• Providence 1:6

Application:

• Every believer matters.
• God doesn’t need my help fixing believers.
• Have confidence in the Lord that HE will continue the growth process.
• Have confidence that He will continue that work in you. 

Questions:

• Distinguish deacons, overseers, and saints (1:1). Why did Paul not use the word: apostle? 
• Based on this passage what should give us confidence of growing in Christ?
• Why did Paul have great appreciation and rapport with the Philippian church (1:5,7)?What is the good work in 1:5?
• How can you have confidence in God’s plan, will and purpose for your life? How do you get out of the comfort zone and try new things?