Philippians 3:1-11

 

I WANT TO KNOW CHRIST

Keywords 3:10

I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,

 

1. Boast in Christ (1-6)

 Paul commands us to rejoice in Christ for the privileges we have through

Him, for this guards our hearts and minds. We should not be deceived by false

teachers, like those who told the Gentile Christians in Philippi that they had

to be circumcised and become a Jew first. We should rejoice that we truly are

circumcised and are free in the Spirit to serve Him! We should boast in Christ who

gives us the privilege of being born again. Human circumcision, pride, and zeal

mean nothing, as Paul experienced.

 

2. I want to know Christ (7-11)

 Paul viewed his human glory as a loss compared to the surpassing worth of

knowing Christ. He considered it as garbage that he may gain Christ! Paul’s

passion was to know Christ, participate in his sufferings and death, and know

the power of his resurrection! Our passion should also be to know Christ’s

resurrection power in us and be free in the Spirit!

 

Prayer Lord, my own goodness is garbage. Please help me to know Christ, being

found in his righteousness alone.

One Word I want to know Christ!