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To Live Is Christ:A Study of the Book of Philippians
byRobert L. DeffinbaughBiblical Studies Press2000
 
Robert L. Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. in 1971. Bob is ateacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of hisBible study series for use by the Foundation. These are edited manuscripts of messages delivered byRobert L. Deffinbaugh, teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel. Anyone is at liberty to use thisedited manuscript for educational purposes only, with or without credit. The Chapel believes the material presented herein to be true to the teaching of Scripture, and desires to further, not restrict, its potential useas an aid in the study of God’s Word. The publication of this material is a grace ministry of CommunityBible Chapel. Copyright 2000 by Community Bible Chapel, 210 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX 75081.Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from
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To Live Is Christ:A Study of the Book of Philippians
Contents
Lesson 1:The Birth of the Church at Philippi(Acts 15:36–16:40)...........................................................................................................................................1Lesson 2:Paul’s Perspective as a Servant(Phil. 1:1-2)....................................................................................................................................................10Lesson 3:Paul’s Perspective as a Prisoner (Phil. 1:3-11)..................................................................................................................................................22Lesson 4:Paul’s Perspective on Pain and Pettiness(Phil. 1:12-18)................................................................................................................................................29Lesson 5:Paul’s Perspective on Life and Death(Phil. 1:18b-26)..............................................................................................................................................40Lesson 6:Christian Citizenship: Living Out the Gospel(Phil. 1:27–2:2)..............................................................................................................................................51Lesson 7:The Ultimate in Humility–Leaving the Comfort Zone(Phil. 2:3-11)..................................................................................................................................................60Lesson 8:Fleshing Out Your Faith(Phil. 2:12-18)................................................................................................................................................70Lesson 9:A Few Good Men(Phil. 2:19-30) ...............................................................................................................................................78Lesson 10:Paul’s Perspective on Profit and Loss(Phil. 3:1-11)..................................................................................................................................................87Lesson 11:Paul’s Perspective on Perfectionism(Phil. 3:12-21) ...............................................................................................................................................97Lessons 12 & 13:Stand Fast, Stand Together (Phil. 4:1-9)..................................................................................................................................................105
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