Genuine Ministers Seek Christ's Interests

Message Outline:

The Book of Philippians

Paul’s Update on Timothy and Epaphroditus:

Two Examples of Gospel Living(2:19-30) (Part 3)

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

Leaders Worth Following (Part 3)

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)

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

a. His Plan for Timothy (2:19)

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)

b) Timothy’s Authenticity Stated Negatively (2:21)

(1) The Expose of a False Minister (2:211-8)

(2) The Expose of a Genuine Minister (2:219-13)

(a) The Reason for the Genuine Minister’s Interests

● Christ is the Owner of the Church

￮ For He Owns the Individual Members

￮ For He Owns the Corporate Entity

● Christ is the Head of the Church

￮ The Church is a Body

￮ Christ is the Body’s Head

● Christ is the Foundation of the Church

￮ The Church is a Building (a Temple)

￮ Christ is the Foundation of that Building