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Philippians 3:1 (show verse)
So then, my brothers, keep on rejoicing in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you; indeed, it is for your safety.
Philippians 3:2 (show verse)
Beware of the dogs! Beware of the evil workers! Beware of the mutilators!
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
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 it is we who are the circumcision we who worship in the Spirit of God and find our joy in the Messiah Jesus. We have not placed any confidence 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
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 I could have confidence in the flesh. If anyone thinks he can place confidence in the flesh, I have more reason to think so.
Philippians 3:5 (show verse)
Having been circumcised on the eighth day, I am of the nation of Israel, from the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews. As far as the Law is concerned, I was 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
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 for my zeal, I was a persecutor of the church. As far as righteousness in the Law is concerned, I was 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
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 were assets to me, these I now consider a loss for the sake of the Messiah.
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
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)
What is more, I continue to consider all these things to be a loss for the sake of what is far more valuable, knowing the Messiah Jesus, my Lord. It is because of him that I have experienced the loss of all those things. Indeed, I consider them rubbish in order to gain the Messiah
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
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 comes from the Law, but one that comes through the faithfulness of the Messiah, the righteousness that comes from God and that depends on 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
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)
I want to know the Messiah what his resurrection power is like and what it means to share in his sufferings by becoming like him in 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
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)
though I hope to experience the resurrection from the dead.
Philippians 3:12 (show verse)
It's not that I have already reached this goal or have already become perfect. But I keep pursuing it, hoping somehow to embrace it just as I have been embraced by the Messiah Jesus.
Philippians 3:13 (show verse)
Brothers, I do not consider myself to have embraced it yet. But this one thing I do: Forgetting what lies behind and straining 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
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 keep pursuing the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly call in the Messiah 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
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)
Therefore, those of us who are mature should think this way. And if you think differently about anything, God will show you how to think.
Philippians 3:16 (show verse)
However, we should live up to what we have achieved so far.
Philippians 3:17 (show verse)
Join together in imitating me, brothers, and pay close attention to those who live by the example we have set for 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
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 I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears, that many live as enemies of the cross of the Messiah.
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
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)
Their destiny is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on worldly 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
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)
Our citizenship, however, is in heaven, and it is from there that we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus, the Messiah.
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
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)
He will change our unassuming bodies and make them like his glorious body through the power that enables him to bring everything under his authority.
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
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