The Spiritual Authenticity of the True Minister

Message Outline:

The Book of Philippians

Paul’s Update on Timothy and Epaphroditus:

Two Examples of Gospel Living(2:19-30) (Part 1)

Timothy: A Man of Faithful Commitment (2:19-24) (Part A)

Leaders Worth Following (Part 1)

Paul and the Philippians

I. Paul’s Introduction to Philippians (1:1-11)

II. Paul’s Circumstances in the Gospel Relayed and Explained to the Philippians (1:12-26)

III. Paul’s Concern for the Philippians Living Out the Gospel (1:27-2:18)

IV. Paul’s Update on Timothy and Epaphroditus: Two Examples of Gospel Living (2:19-30)

A. Timothy: A Man of Faithful Commitment (2:19-24)

● Timothy’s Uniqueness

1. Paul Described His Intent for Timothy (2:19-22)

a. His Plan for Timothy (2:19)

1) To Send Timothy to Philippi (2:19a)

2) To Hear from Timothy regarding Philippi (2:19b)

b. His Reasons for This Plan (2:20-22)

1) The Spiritual Authenticity of Timothy (2:20-21)

a) Timothy’s Authenticity Stated Positively (2:20)

(1) His Connection with Paul (2:20a)

(a) The Nature of the Connection

● kindred spirit like-souled

(b) The Uniqueness of the Connection

(2) His Concern for the Philippians (2:20b)

(a) The Character of His Concern

(b) The Nature of His Concern

● concerned anxious, unduly concerned; closely examined, intent

(c) The Implications of Concern