Living a Life Fervent in Gentleness

Sermon Outline:

The Book of Philippians

Paul’s Conclusion to the Philippians (4:4-23) (Part 2)

Paul Commanded the Philippians (4:4-9) (Part B)

Practicing the Presence of the Lord (Part 2)

VII. Paul’s Conclusion to the Philippians (4:4-23)

A. Paul Commanded the Philippians (4:4-9)

1. Live in Light of Christ’s Nearness (4:4-7)

a. A Life Full of Joy (4:4)

b. A Life Fervent in Gentleness (4:5a)

1) The Nature of Gentleness (4:5a2-4)

● forbearing fitting, equitable; moderate, gentle

a) It Manifests Appropriateness

b) It Manifests the Spirit’s Work

c) It Manifests Control

2) The Extent of Gentleness (4:5a1, 5-9)

a) It is to Be Practiced and Not Just Possessed (4:5a1, 5-6)

b) It is to Be Practiced without Restrictions (4:5a1, 7-9)