Philippians 3:12-16
What does our perspective need to be to grow in likeness to Christ?
- The Christian’s singular goal – vs. 12
A1. You have not reached the goal – (12a)
. Paul pressed on to make it his own because Christ Jesus has made him His own
. Not yet perfect is not an excuse, but a spur to greater effort
B1. Press on to the goal (12b)
A2. You have not reached the goal – (13a)
B2. Press on to the goal (13b)
. How do we pursue the goal? Luke 10:27
. The means of grace Isa. 55:10–11, James 5:16b–18, 1 Cor. 10:16.
. What does it take to pull you away from the Word? Revelation 2:5
. How do you come? Hebrews 10:7, James 1:21-22 - The Christian’s Mark of Maturity – vs. 15
If you are God’s child He will grow you up – Galatians 5:24 - The Christian’s Standard – vs. 16
Zealously pursue the means and characteristics
Time bought by the blood of Christ is not my time