Philippians 3:10-21 | Part 6

About this episode

This episode explores Paul's teachings in Philippians 3:10-21 about knowing Christ, the Christian race, and living with an eternal perspective.

In Epistle to the Philippians 3:10–21, Paul the Apostle expresses his deep desire to know Jesus Christ more fully—not only through His resurrection power but also through sharing in His sufferings and becoming like Him in His death. Paul makes it clear that he has not yet reached spiritual perfection. Instead, he describes the Christian life as a race, continually pressing forward toward the goal for which Christ has called him. He refuses to dwell on the past and keeps his focus on the future prize found in Christ. Paul then contrasts two ways of living: those whose minds are set on earthly things and those whose true citizenship is in heaven. Believers are called to live with an eternal perspective, eagerly awaiting the return of Christ, who will transform their humble bodies to be like His glorious resurrected body.

People in this episode

Host: Bro. Philip Russel

Topics covered

• spiritual growth
• Christian life
• eternal perspective
• suffering
• resurrection

Keywords

• Philippians
• Paul the Apostle
• Christianity
• spiritual perfection
• eternal life

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Epistle to the Philippians

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