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Themes in Philippians 3

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Themes in Philippians 3

Philippians 3:1 (show verse)

Finally, my fellow believers, continue to rejoice and delight in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble for me, and it is a safeguard for you.

Christian conduct » Rejoicing in Christ
Joy » Encouraged to saints

Philippians 3:2 (show verse)

Look out for the dogs [the Judaizers, the legalists], look out for the troublemakers, look out for the false circumcision [those who claim circumcision is necessary for salvation];

Alertness » What to be aware of
Beware » Beware of evil
Circumcision » Called the » Concision
Concision » A term for "over-zealous" circumcision
Dog » Figurative
Dogs » Illustrative » Of false teachers
Dogs » A term of reproach
Heedfulness » Necessary » Against false teachers
Warnings » Beware of evil

for we [who are born-again have been reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, set apart for His purpose and] are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory and take pride and exult in Christ Jesus and place no confidence [in what we have or who we are] in the flesh—

Circumcision » Figurative
Circumcision » Saints the true spiritual
Circumcision » Who are the circumcision
Circumcision » Figurative » A designation of Christians
Confidence » Who has no confidence in the flesh
Flesh » Who has no confidence in the flesh
Joy » Of saints, is » In Christ
Trust » Of saints, is » Not in the flesh
Worship » Who worships God in the spirit

Philippians 3:4 (show verse)

though I myself might have [some grounds for] confidence in the flesh [if I were pursuing salvation by works]. If anyone else thinks that he has reason to be confident in the flesh [that is, in his own efforts to achieve salvation], I have far more:

Confidence » Who has no confidence in the flesh
Flesh » Who has no confidence in the flesh
Trust » Of saints, is » Not in the flesh

Philippians 3:5 (show verse)

circumcised when I was eight days old, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews [an exemplary Hebrew]; as to the [observance of the] Law, a Pharisee;

Benjamin » Tribe of » Paul, of the tribe of
tribe of Benjamin » Celebrated persons of; » Paul
Children » Circumcised on the eighth day
Circumcision » Performed on all males on the eighth day
Circumcision » Instances of » Paul
Hebrew » Applied to » And his descendants
Israel » Etc
Jews, the » Modern, divided into » Hebrews or pure jews
Paul » A zealous pharisee
Paul » From the tribe of benjamin,
Pharisees » Character of » Outwardly moral
Pharisees » Character of » Zealous of the law

Philippians 3:6 (show verse)

as to my zeal [for Jewish tradition], a persecutor of the church; and as to righteousness [supposed right living] which [my fellow Jews believe] is in the Law, I proved myself blameless.

Bigotry » Instances of » Of saul, in persecuting the Christians
Christian conduct » Blamelessness
Evil » Zeal » Against » Manifested by evil men in pursuing their plans
Persecution » Spirit of--exemplified
Pharisees » Character of » Outwardly moral
Righteousness » Saints » Put no trust in their own
Zeal » Evil » Manifested by evil men in pursuing their plans

Philippians 3:7 (show verse)

But whatever former things were gains to me [as I thought then], these things [once regarded as advancements in merit] I have come to consider as loss [absolutely worthless] for the sake of Christ [and the purpose which He has given my life].

Consecration » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
Entire consecration » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Righteousness » Saints » Put no trust in their own
Righteousness imputed » Exemplified » Paul
Sacrifices » Figurative » Of self-denial
Self-denial » Instances of » Paul, in not regarding even his life dear to himself
Self-righteousness » Saints renounce
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
The Surrendered life » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle

Philippians 3:8 (show verse)

But more than that, I count everything as loss compared to the priceless privilege and supreme advantage of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord [and of growing more deeply and thoroughly acquainted with Him—a joy unequaled]. For His sake I have lost everything, and I consider it all garbage, so that I may gain Christ,

Christ » Precious » Paul's estimate of
Consecration » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
Entire consecration » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
Gain through loss » Paul gave up all, and won the great prize
Justification before God » Exemplified » Paul
Knowledge » Of Christ
Leaving all » Paul's renunciation
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Preciousness of Christ » To saints
Renunciation » Renunciations of all things for Christ » Paul's renunciation
Righteousness » Saints » Put no trust in their own
Righteousness imputed » Exemplified » Paul
Sacrifices » Figurative » Of self-denial
Self-denial » Instances of » Paul, in not regarding even his life dear to himself
Self-righteousness » Not being self-righteousness via the law
Self-righteousness » Saints renounce
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Treasures
Spiritual » Of children encouraged » Investments
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
The fruit of righteousness » The righteousness of the lord
The Surrendered life » Entire consecration, examples of » Paul the apostle
spiritual Treasures » Enrich the life » How secured

Philippians 3:9 (show verse)

and may be found in Him [believing and relying on Him], not having any righteousness of my own derived from [my obedience to] the Law and its rituals, but [possessing] that [genuine righteousness] which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith.

Abiding in Christ » Results in » Robe of righteousness
Christ » Opinions concerning » Our righteousness
Christ » Abiding in » Robe of righteousness
Faith/faithfulness » What is achieved through and by the faith of jesus Christ
Abiding in Christ » Robe of righteousness
Justification » Justification by faith
Justification before God » Exemplified » Paul
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Righteousness imputed » Exemplified » Paul
Righteousness imputed » Saints » Desire to be found in
Self-righteousness » Not being self-righteousness via the law
Self-righteousness » Saints renounce
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
The fruit of righteousness » The righteousness of the lord
Union with Christ » Beneficial results of » Righteousness imputed

Philippians 3:10 (show verse)

And this, so that I may know Him [experientially, becoming more thoroughly acquainted with Him, understanding the remarkable wonders of His Person more completely] and [in that same way experience] the power of His resurrection [which overflows and is active in believers], and [that I may share] the fellowship of His sufferings, by being continually conformed [inwardly into His likeness even] to His death [dying as He did];

Denial of Christ » In practice
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Saints » Desire to know the power of
Self-righteousness » Not being self-righteousness via the law
Self-righteousness » Saints renounce
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in sufferings

Philippians 3:11 (show verse)

so that I may attain to the resurrection [that will raise me] from the dead.

Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
The Resurrection » Saints should look forward to
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
Self-righteousness » Not being self-righteousness via the law

Philippians 3:12 (show verse)

Not that I have already obtained it [this goal of being Christlike] or have already been made perfect, but I actively press on so that I may take hold of that [perfection] for which Christ Jesus took hold of me and made me His own.

Grace of God » Growth in
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Perfection » Saints follow after
Perfection » Saints claim not
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races

Philippians 3:13 (show verse)

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have made it my own yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,

Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Holy ambition, general references to
Diligence » Required by God in » Striving after perfection
Diligence » Striving after perfection
Grace of God » Growth in
Holy » General references to » Ambition
Life's purpose » Attaining Christlikeness
One thing » To do
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Purpose » Of life » Attaining Christlikeness
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
Steadfastness » Seven notable examples of » In moving forward toward the goal
Straightforwardness » Moving forward toward the goal

Philippians 3:14 (show verse)

I press on toward the goal to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Holy ambition, general references to
Athletics » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Pressing toward the goal
The call of God » To man is » High
Christian race » The Christian life compared to a foot-race » Pressing toward the goal
Diligence » Required by God in » Striving after perfection
Diligence » Striving after perfection
Earnestness » In prayer » In seeking salvation
Games » Figurative » Of the Christian life
Grace of God » Growth in
Holy » General references to » Ambition
Life's purpose » Attaining Christlikeness
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
Paul » Characteristics of » Entire consecration
Prize » Figurative
Purpose » Of life » Attaining Christlikeness
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Pressing forward
the Reward of saints » Described as » The prize of the high calling of God in Christ
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Foot races
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Crowning of conquerors
Spiritual » Sowing » Striving
Striving » What to strive for

Philippians 3:15 (show verse)

All of us who are mature [pursuing spiritual perfection] should have this attitude. And if in any respect you have a different attitude, that too God will make clear to you.

Grace of God » Growth in
Likemindedness » Being likeminded
Perfection » All saints have, in Christ

Philippians 3:16 (show verse)

Only let us stay true to what we have already attained.

Likemindedness » Being likeminded
Unity » Of the righteous
Walking » With God » By the gospel rule

Philippians 3:17 (show verse)

Brothers and sisters, together follow my example and observe those who live by the pattern we gave you.

Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
Christian ministers » Examples to the flock
Example » Inspiration of example » Paul's example
Example » Paul, our
Ministers » Should be » Ensamples to the flock
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Follow their holy example
Paul's » Example
Unity » Of the righteous

Philippians 3:18 (show verse)

For there are many, of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears, who live as enemies of the cross of Christ [rejecting and opposing His way of salvation],

Christ » Cross of » Enemies of
Cross » Figurative
Cross of Christ » Enemies of
Denial of Christ » In practice
Glory » Whose glory is in their shame
Names » Of the wicked » Enemies of the cross
Pathway of sin » Walking in
Paul » Characteristics of » Earnestness
Shame » Whose glory is in their shame
Sinful » The whole imitation of worldly people and customs condemned » Walk
Solicitude » For the wayward
Titles and names of the wicked » Enemies of the cross of Christ
Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
Weeping » Instances of » Of paul

Philippians 3:19 (show verse)

whose fate is destruction, whose god is their belly [their worldly appetite, their sensuality, their vanity], and whose glory is in their shame—who focus their mind on earthly and temporal things.

Character » Of the wicked » Sensual
Character » Of the wicked » Glorying in their shame
Character of the wicked » Sensual
Character of the wicked » Glorying in their shame
the Earth » Man » By nature minds the thing of
Glory » Whose glory is in their shame
Glory » Of the wicked » Is in their shame
Glory » Temporal » Of the wicked is in their shame
Gluttony » The wicked addicted to
Idolatry » Consists in » Sensuality
Shame » Whose glory is in their shame
The wicked » Devices of » End of

Philippians 3:20 (show verse)

But [we are different, because] our citizenship is in heaven. And from there we eagerly await [the coming of] the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;

Body » Jesus Christ changing your body
Change » The lord changing believers
Citizens » Figurative
heavenly Citizenship » Furnishes an undying hope
Commonwealth » Figurative » rv margin
Heavenly » Citizenship » Furnishes an undying hope
Pilgrims and strangers » As saints they » Have a heavenly conversation
Redemption » They who partake of » Wait for the completion of
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Likeness to the king
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Likeness to the king
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Look for
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Likeness to the king

Philippians 3:21 (show verse)

who, by exerting that power which enables Him even to subject everything to Himself, will [not only] transform [but completely refashion] our earthly bodies so that they will be like His glorious resurrected body.

Ability » God's Ability » To subdue all things
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » A glorious resurrection
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » A glorious resurrection
Body » Resurrection of » Spiritual
Body » Jesus Christ changing your body
Change » The lord changing believers
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As omnipotent
Christlikeness » The ultimate aim of the Christian life
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Saints glorified
Glory » The bodies of saints shall be raised in
Glory » Eternal » The bodies of saints shall be raised in
Power » Of Christ » Bodies of, will be changed by
Power » Of Christ » Is able to subdue all things
The power of Christ » Saints » Bodies of, shall be changed by
The power of Christ » Is able to subdue all things
Redemption » They who partake of » Wait for the completion of
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Saints » Shall rise in the likeness of
The Resurrection » Saints in, shall » Have bodies like Christ's
Rewards at advent » Bestowed upon believers » Likeness to the king
Saints » Death of » Glorified
Second coming of Christ » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Likeness to the king
The second coming of Christ » Shall be like him at
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Body
the future » No more » Saints glorified
the future » Rewards at, bestowed upon believers » Likeness to the king