Illustrations |
7 |
Editors' Preface |
9 |
Abbreviations |
13 |
Introduction to the Prison Letters |
15 |
Paul's Letter to Philemon |
27 |
Outline of Paul's Letter to Philemon |
31 |
Paul's Letter to Philemon and Everyone Else at His House |
33 |
Paul's Letter to the Christians in Philippi |
61 |
Outline of the Letter to the Philippians |
70 |
Chiastic Outline of the Letter to the Philippians |
72 |
Greeting, Thanksgiving, and Joyful Intercession |
73 |
The Example of Paul in Chains |
81 |
A Call to Conduct Worthy of the Gospel |
89 |
The Best Example of All: Christ's Self-Emptying Love and Service |
97 |
Paul Applies the Example to Christian Living |
107 |
Two More Examples: Timothy and Epaphroditus |
114 |
The Example of Paul's Faithful Citizenship in Christ |
120 |
A Final Call to Unity and Joy |
139 |
Thanks and Final Greetings |
145 |
Paul's Letter to the Christians in Colossae |
153 |
Outline of the Letter to the Colossians |
160 |
Greeting, Thanks to the Father, and Prayer |
162 |
Beloved Son of the Father, Head and Redeemer of All |
172 |
Paul Rejoices in His Ministry to the Gentiles |
184 |
The Wisdom of Christ versus the "Philosophy" |
194 |
You Have Died and Been Raised with Christ |
211 |
Let the Peace of Christ Rule in Your Hearts |
216 |
Work for the Lord and Not for Human Beings |
223 |
A Request for Prayer |
229 |
Commendations, Greetings, and Blessing |
233 |
Suggested Resources |
243 |
Glossary |
246 |
Index of Pastoral Topics |
252 |
Index of Sidebars |
254 |
Map |
255 |