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In Philippians 3:4-6, Paul reflects on the futility of human righteousness compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. He highlights his own credentials as a Pharisee yet considers them as loss for the sake of Christ. This sermon explores the contrast between human accomplishments and divine righteousness, underscoring that true righteousness comes through faith in Jesus. By examining scriptures from Proverbs, Isaiah, and Hebrews, we are reminded that only through a personal relationship with Christ can we attain the righteousness that leads to eternal life.
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Sermon on Philippians 3 Gold for Rubbish
If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless. Philippians 3:4-6 Ways Paul was righteous
“I now consider loss...” (vs. 7) “I consider everything loss…” (vs. 8) “I consider them rubbish…” (vs. 8) “Skybolon” = “Rubbish” = “Poo” (KJV Dung) Human righteousness is rubbish
Let’s look up together: Proverbs 26:11 Isaiah 5:20, 21 Isaiah 64:6 Human Righteousness is Rubbish
John Bradshaw, “Good people don’t go to heaven, righteous people do.” • The thief on the cross (Luke 23:43). • Hebrews 11 • Rahab • Samson • David Our Need is Divine righteousness
Let’s look up together: Romans 3:21, 22 Galatians 2;20, 21 Our Need is divine Righteousness
“The surpassing greatness of knowing Christ…” “That I may gain Christ…” “Righteousness that comes through faith in Christ…” “I want to know Christ…” Righteousness = Knowing Jesus