Main idea: Let us imitate the faithful by remaining heavenly-minded towards the future so that we might stand united for Christ in the present.
Outline:
- An invitation to imitate the faithful (Philippians 3:17-19)
- A reminder to remain heavenly-minded towards the future (Philippians 3:20-21)
- A summons to stand united for Christ in the present (Philippians 4:1-3)
Secondary sources cited:
- Gordon D. Fee, Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, NICNT (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995).