All for Jesus
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1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh.
3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh—
4 though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more:
5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;
6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.
7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.
8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ
9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—
10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
Paul gives a reminder v.1
Jim Elliott “He who is wise will happily give up that which he cannot keep to gain for that which he cannot lose”
Paul gives a reminder v.1
Paul gives a warning v.2-3
Paul shares his testimony v.4-11
Paul gives a reminder v.1
Paul gives a reminder v.1
1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
Cheerfulness is a friend to grace: it puts the heart in tune to praise God. Un-cheerful Christians are like the the wicked spies of old, who bring back a report of defat when God has granted a promise of victory - T.Watson
“Joy is the Canary in the coal mine that is life” Anonymous
Paul gives a warning v.2-3
Paul gives a warning v.2-3
2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh.
2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh.
3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh—
8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.
phil 3:2-3
“A good thing can be a bad thing, when it distracts from the best thing” Jarrod Knick quoting somebody
3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh—
8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,
9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast.
EPH 2:8
Paul shares his testimony v.4-11
Paul shares his testimony v.4-11
Phil 3:4-6
4 though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more:
5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;
6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.
His life before Christ v.5-6
His life before Christ v.5-6
He had the right upbringing
He had the right upbringing
5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee;
phil 3:
He had the most passion
He had the most passion
6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.
He was the most devoted
He was the most devoted
6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.
11 Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous shall live by faith.”
25 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.
26 You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside also may be clean.
27 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness.
matt 23:25-27
His life with Christ v.7-11
His life with Christ v.7-11
7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.
8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ
9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—
10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
phil 3:
An exchange of values
An exchange of values
8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ
9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—
7 But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ.
8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ
61 Then another said, “I’m ready to follow you, Master, but first excuse me while I get things straightened out at home.”
62 Jesus said, “No procrastination. No backward looks. You can’t put God’s kingdom off till tomorrow. Seize the day.”
phil 3:8
luke 9:61-61
luke 9:61
61 Then another said, “I’m ready to follow you, Master, but first excuse me while I get things straightened out at home.”
62 Jesus said, “No procrastination. No backward looks. You can’t put God’s kingdom off till tomorrow. Seize the day.”
When we come to Christ, whatever we’ve trusted in before we must put away. We must write it on the other side of the ledger. We had entered it as a gain; now we must set it down as a loss; it is of no value whatsoever, it is a loss if it shall tempt us to trust any less in Christ.
When we come to Christ, whatever we’ve trusted in before we must put away. We must write it on the other side of the ledger. We had entered it as a gain; now we must set it down as a loss; it is of no value whatsoever, it is a loss if it shall tempt us to trust any less in Christ. Paul's faith in Jesus reversed all his former estimates,’so that his gains he counted to be losses
Paul's faith in Jesus reversed all his former estimates,’so that his gains he counted to be losses
When we come to Christ, whatever we’ve trusted in before we must put away. We must write it on the other side of the ledger. We had entered it as a gain; now we must set it down as a loss; it is of no value whatsoever, it is a loss if it shall tempt us to trust any less in Christ. Paul's faith in Jesus reversed all his former estimates,’so that his gains he counted to be losses
An exchange of righteousness
An exchange of righteousness
8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ
9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—
21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
phil 3:8-
21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
An exchange of relationship
An exchange of relationship
10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,
11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
25 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?
24 Then Jesus went to work on his disciples. “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how.
25 Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to finding yourself, your true self.
26 What kind of deal is it to get everything you want but lose yourself? What could you ever trade your soul for?
matt 16:24-26
Jim Elliott “He who is wise will happily give up that which he cannot keep to gain for that which he cannot lose”
Matt 16:24-
24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.
25 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul?
“Compared to Jesus everything else is a giant step backwards”
Jim Elliott “He who is wise will happily give up that which he cannot keep to gain for that which he cannot lose”
Jim Elliott “He who is wise will happily give up that which he cannot keep to gain for that which he cannot lose”