1:12-18a // The advancement of the gospel

1. Main theme:

1.1. 1:12 // The sovereign work of God to Advance the gospel

1.1.1. Advanced the gospel - pauls thankfulness was wrapped in this

2. Points:

2.1. 1:12-13 // Advanced through a witness of suffering

2.1.1. whole imperial guard

2.1.2. all the rest

2.1.3. imprisonment is for Christ

2.1.4. Suffering with purpose, demo Christ

2.1.5. Gospel in his life

2.2. 1:14-15,16 // Advanced through provoked love

2.3. 1:14-15, 17 // Advanced through selfish ambition

3. Conclusion:

3.1. 1:18 // Rejoicing in the advancement of the gospel

3.1.1. Christ is proclaimed