A Commitment to Grow
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Introduction: Before Jesus Christ Philippians 3:1-6
Introduction: Before Jesus Christ Philippians 3:1-6
Making the choice to grow in Jesus Christ
Making the choice to grow in Jesus Christ
Christ is the greater value
Personal gain is loss for what you can have in Jesus Christ
The New American Commentary: Philippians, Colossians, Philemon Evaluation of Paul’s Former Life (3:7–8)
There is increasing intensity, as though the mere thought of that decision brought a renewed appraisal that his former life was useless compared to what really mattered.
The New American Commentary: Philippians, Colossians, Philemon Evaluation of Paul’s Former Life (3:7–8)
It was impossible to hold on to the former values and still have Christ.
The New American Commentary: Philippians, Colossians, Philemon Evaluation of Paul’s Former Life (3:7–8)
It was impossible to hold on to the former values and still have Christ. It was one or the other, and Christ exceeded anything and everything else. The three statements express repentance regarding Paul’s former attitudes about salvation. He turned away from the past to gain Christ.
Proper theology determines how we live for
Making a commitment to continue to grow in Jesus Christ
Making a commitment to continue to grow in Jesus Christ
Paul’s life before Christ - dung
the old man lives everyday in rebellion against God and His law