The Mind of Christ - Message 24 - Pursuing the Prize - Phil. 3:12-14
Outline
Living like Iβm already resurrected, being alive to Christ and dead to sin (Phil. 3:11).
I. One Pursuit β vs. 12
A. Perfection β Matt. 5:43-48; Heb. 6:1 B. Pressing On
1. Sprint β to press on, to run, hasten after with an aggressive spirit
a. Run a Race β 1 Cor. 9:24-27 b. Fight to the Finish β 1 Tim. 6:12
2. Sanctification β holiness, being conformed to the Image of Christ β Rom. 8:29; 2 Thess. 2:13-14; 1 John 3:2-3; 1 Cor. 15:42-49; 2 Cor. 3:18; 7:1
II. One Possession β vs. 13
A. I Donβt β think Iβve laid hold of B. I Do β 2 Cor. 11:1-4
1. Forget what lies behind β epilanthanomenos: in ignorance (ignore), unaware 2. Reach for what lies ahead β strain, stretch
C. Direction and Destination β it is not where youβve been, but where you are going
1. Lotβs Wife β direction of eyes vs. direction of heart β Gen. 19:26 2. Orpah and Ruth β destiny and desire β Ruth 1:8-17 3. Discipleship β leaving all to follow Christ β Luke 9:57-62
III. One Prize β vs. 14
A. Run to the Goal β the finish line β Heb. 12:1-2 B. The Prize β resurrection life here and now C. The Call β to be where we are called to be
1. A Directional Call β Upward β Col. 3:1-4 2. A Divine Call β Of God in Christ Jesus
a. Call to Walk in Resurrection Power β Eph. 1:15-23 b. Call to Walk Worthy β Eph. 4:1-5 c. Call to Walk in Holiness β 2 Tim. 1:8-12
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Phillip was called to new life in Christ at age 9, called to preach at age 14, and ordained to the gospel ministry at age 20. He graduated from The Criswell College (Dallas, Texas) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a major in Evangelism. He...
