Herald of Joy Church
Apostle Paul was comfortable in his own skin. He knew who he was, where he was from, and his goal in life: to persecute The Way. All of that changed on the road to Damascus, where Paul received his God-given, God-intended IDENTITY.
Philippians 3:1-21 ESV
Philippians 3:3 ESV
Paul and the culture of that day identified themselves; often this was done with achievements, credentials.
We Are:
The Circumcision
We worship by the Spirit of God
We Glory in Christ Jesus
We have no confidence the flesh
Philippians 3:7 ESV
Whatever gain I had, knowing Christ proved more satisfying; it's all I want now.
Philippians 3:8-11 ESV
Terms of Paul's Identity
For the sake of Christ
To Gain Christ
To be found in Christ
To Share in Christ
To Die with Christ
Manifestations of Paul's Identity
Faith...that leads to...
Righteousness...that leads to...
Power...that leads to...
Resurrection...
Philippians 3:12-14 ESV
Paul makes the case that our identity in Christ is not just a momentary realization but an ongoing pursuit.
Paul's Mindset
Press on
Forget
Straining forward
Faith is hard work...but there is a prize
Philippians 3:15-19 ESV
An Unbeliever's Profile
Their end is destruction
Their God is their belly
Their Glory is their shame
Their Minds are set on earthy things
Philippians 3:20-21 ESV
Present Identity and Future Glory
Our citizenship
Our Savior
Our bodies
His power
