6 The Mature Christian Seeks Righteousness by Faith Part 1 Philippians 3:1-6

Examples of Maturity Stand Firm

Examples of Maturity Stand Firm Imitate Christ

Examples of Maturity Stand Firm Imitate Christ Rejoice in Trial

WARNING Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. - Philippians 3:1

THE ENEMY DEFINED Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; - Philippians 3:2

Circumcision was a preview of things to come when Christ appeared.

25 For indeed circumcision is of value if you practice the Law; but if you are a transgressor of the Law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. 26 So if the uncircumcised man keeps the requirements of the Law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision? - Romans 2:25-26

27 And he who is physically uncircumcised, if he keeps the Law, will he not judge you who though having the letter of the Law and circumcision are a transgressor of the Law? 28 For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is circumcision that which is outward in the flesh. - Romans 2:27-28

But he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter; and his praise is not from men, but from God. - Romans 2:29

8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ. 9 For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, 10 and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority; - Colossians 2:8-10

11 and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ; 12 having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead. - Colossians 2:11-12

Christian Baptism Spiritual Circumcision Removal of the Body of Sin

TRUE CIRCUMCISON for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh, - Philippians 3:3

The Philippians are: The true circumcision

The Philippians are: The true circumcision The true worshippers

Truly saved by faith The Philippians are: The true circumcision The true worshippers Truly saved by faith

PAUL’S TRANFORMATION 4 although I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else has a mind to put confidence in the flesh, I far more: 5 circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee; - Philippians 3:4-5

as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless. - Philippians 3:6

6 Areas Where Paul Excelled Circumcision

6 Areas Where Paul Excelled Circumcision Nation of Israel

6 Areas Where Paul Excelled Circumcision Nation of Israel Tribe of Benjamin

6 Areas Where Paul Excelled Circumcision Nation of Israel Tribe of Benjamin Hebrew of Hebrews

6 Areas Where Paul Excelled Circumcision Nation of Israel Tribe of Benjamin Hebrew of Hebrews A Pharisee

6 Areas Where Paul Excelled Circumcision Nation of Israel Tribe of Benjamin Hebrew of Hebrews A Pharisee Persecutor of the church

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LESSON Satan is always promoting a better way