An Interpretive Analysis
Philippians 1:3-11
1. Structural Analysis
Keeping with the basic structure form used by multiple times by Paul in his day, immediately after opening the letter (Giving his name and in this instance also Timothy's, naming to whom the epistle was written for, a general greeting and thanksgiving)Paul gives a prayer for these believers while foreshadowing the themes that will be used later on in the epistle.
Key Center: "I thank my God every time I think of you?" (3)
Paragraph Points
Paragraph 1: "I thank my God?I pray with joy"
Paragraph 2: Being confident
Paragraph 3: Since I have you in my heart
Paragraph 4: This is my prayer
2. Topical Analysis
Master Title: Paul and Timothy's Prayer for the Philippians
I. Paul prays with joy for the church at Philippi because of the common bond they have in Christ.
II. They should have joy and stability in Christ
1. God started something great and will finish it in its entirety
2. Paul loves them in Christ
a. When he is bound in chains
b. When he is defending the faith from oppressors
III. Paul's prayer for the church of Philippi
1. Paul prayed that the Philippians may have more love
2. He prayed for them t ...