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Themes in Philippians 3

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Themes in Philippians 3

Philippians 3:1 (show verse)

For the rest, my brethren - rejoice in the Lord. To be writing, the same things, unto you, to me, is not irksome, while, for you, is safe: -

Christian conduct » Rejoicing in Christ
Joy » Encouraged to saints

Philippians 3:2 (show verse)

Beware of the dogs, beware of mischievous workers, beware of the mutilation;

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

Philippians 3:3 (show verse)

For, we, are the circumcision, who in the Spirit of God, are doing divine service, and are boasting in Christ Jesus, and, not in flesh, having confidence, -

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)

Although, indeed, I, might have confidence even in flesh. If any other thinketh to have confidence in flesh, I, 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, the eighth day, of the race of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews, - regarding 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)

Regarding zeal, persecuting the assembly, regarding the righteousness that is in law, having become 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 things, unto me, were gain, the same, have I accounted, for the Christ's sake, loss;

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

Yea, doubtless! and I account all things to be, loss, because of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for the sake of whom, the loss, of all things, have I suffered, and do account them refuse, in order that, Christ, I may win,

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 be found in him - not having a righteousness of my own, that which is by law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is, of God, upon my 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)

To get to know him, and the power of his resurrection and fellowship of his sufferings, becoming conformed unto his death, -

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)

If by any means I may advance to the earlier resurrection, which is from among 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, received, or have, already, reached perfection, but I am pressing on - if I may even lay hold of that for which I have also been laid hold of by Christ Jesus: -

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)

Brethren! I, as to myself, reckon that I have, not yet, laid hold; one thing, however, - the things behind, forgetting, and, unto the things before, eagerly reaching out,

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)

With the goal in view, I press on for the prize of the upward calling 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)

As many, therefore, as are full-grown, let, this, be our resolve; and, if, somewhat differently, ye are resolved, this, also, shall, God, unto you reveal.

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

Philippians 3:16 (show verse)

Nevertheless, whereunto we have advanced, in the same rank, stepping along.

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

Philippians 3:17 (show verse)

Imitators together of me, become ye, brethren, and keep an eye on them who, thus, are walking, - even as ye have, us, for, an ensample.

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, many, are walking - of whom I have often been telling you, and, now, even weeping, am telling, - the enemies of the cross of the Christ;

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, end, is destruction, whose, God, is the belly, and whose , glory, is in their shame, who, upon the earthly things, are resolved.

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)

For, our citizenship, in the heavens, hath its rise; wherefore, a Saviour also, do we ardently await, - 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 will transfigure our humbled body, into conformity with his glorified body, according to the energy wherewith he is able even to subdue, unto himself, all things.

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