Philippians 3: 1-11 - Loss = Gain (Part 8)

Philippians 3: 1-11 Loss = Gain

v 1: Finally can be translated as, “Therefore” or “Furthermore”. Also it can be translated as, “as for what remains to be said”. Here it is used to transition to the final matter.

Also, throughout Philippians Paul has used “Rejoicing” as section markers, (vv 1:4, 1:18, 2:17-18).

“Rejoice in the Lord”.
We should Rejoice in the Lord, not in rituals, or following law. True joy only comes from Christ.

V-2
Dogs in ancient societies were considered unclean.
Evil doers: Means those who do evil, evil is not endorsed by God
Mutilate the flesh: “The Greek word for circumcision is “pertome” meaning to cut around, however Paul uses another word for circumcision, “ka ta to me” meaning, “cutting to pieces”, taken from Gordon D Lee.

V-3
worship God in the Spirit
Have no confidence in the flesh

V 4-6
Paul is not boasting about his achievements
His faith in Christ was based upon God's grace
My salvation comes through faith in Christ.

V 7-11
Paul put his status and achievements in the “loss” column
Our relationships with Christ should have supreme priority
Knowing Christ should be my number one goal in life.

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Philippians 2:17-30 - Loving the Church (Part 7)

Loving the Church
Worth It, Part 7
Philippians 2:17-30

0. Paul's Plans for the Philippians
- First, Paul is sending Epaphroditus to Philippi right away (2:25).
- Second, Paul is sending Timothy to Philippi in a little while (2:19).
- Third, Paul hopes to visit Philippi after he is released from prison (2:24).
- Real Letters. Real relationships.

1. Those who love the church risk and sacrifice to serve others.
- Risk - it potentially costs something.
- Sacrifice - it costs something
- Serve - it’s done for others

2. Those who love the church seek Jesus’ glory by furthering the gospel.

3. Those who love the church rejoice.

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Philippians 2:12-18 - Living in God's Grace: Salvation Integrity (Part 6)

(Title) Living in God's Grace: Salvation Integrity

(Text) Philippians 2:12-18

INTRODUCTION: "SO THEN, MY BELOVED"

I. GOD MADE YOU HIS OWN CHILDREN!   (2:14)

            A. You are saved individually

            B. You are saved immediately, completely, eternally

            C. You are saved purposefully                      

II. OBEDIENTLY, WORK OUT YOUR SALVATION IN GOD'S REALITY!   (2:12-13)

            A. Your Work Context (2:12)

                        1 Corinthians 15:50

                        Your stubborn issues: bitterness, forgiveness, submission, humility, service, tongue

                        Your humbled demeanor: fear, trembling

            B. Your Battle Context

                        Galatians 5:17

                        Romans 7:14-25

                        Philippians 1:21-26

                        Colossians 1:12,13

            C. Your Reality Context (2:13)

                        1. God is working in you individually and together

                        2. God wills you to will and empowers your work (Ephesians 3:20)

                        3. God's good pleasure is your good pleasure

III. HAVING INTEGRITY WITH CHRIST'S ATTITUDE INCLUDES GOSPEL RESPONSES IN YOUR LIVES   (2:14-16)

            A. What proves your attitude? (2:5)

                        1. Do all things without grumbling or disputing

           

                        2. Conduct yourselves worthily within your Gospel fellowship (1:5; 1:27; 2:3-4)

                        3. Remember you have been sent to live out of your new nature without reproach

                                    You appear as lights in the world

                       

                                    You appear as lights as Gospel bearers

                                    You appear as lights as Gospel examples

            B. What's in your joy? (2:17-18)

                        1. What made Jesus joyful?   (Luke 10:17-24; John 15:11)

                       

                        2. What made Paul joyful?

                        3. Are you a recipient of God's grace?

                        4. Are you living and growing and going in a Gospel fellowship?

                        5. You too, are you rejoicing, and sharing your joy with us?

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Philippians 2:1–11 - Pride & Humility (Part 5)

Worth It, Part 5
Pride & Humility
Philippians 2:1–11


Pride is living on your own strength, pursuing your own purposes, and for your own glory.

Humility is living on God’s strength, for God’s purposes, all for God’s glory.

1. Inward - Humble hearts (2:1-2)
2. Outward - Humble hands (2:3-4)
- Humble in every action
- Humble towards everybody
3. Upward - Humble Savior (2:5-11)
- The path of humility - Jesus has shown us the way
- The reward for humility - Jesus will exalt us



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