| 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 |