Doctrine: Maturing believers are fiercely intent on being ever-nearer to Christ. This zeal takes place in the context of the ''already, and not yet;'' our goal (Christ) is a sure and real hope.
Exegesis: Three necessary attitudes for going all-out: recognize that there is more love for Christ to attain to (v. 12); be ardently single-minded, consumed with the goal (Jesus) (vv. 13-14); accept that this spirit is expected of all Christians (vv. 15-16).
Further application: How to desire to go all-out: first, consider the meaning of life carefully; then, based on this, choose to seek Christ wholeheartedly.
Key verse: v. 12 ''Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.