The Mind of Christ - Message 20 - God's Remedy for a Lack of Joy - Phil. 3:1-3
Outline
I. Rejoice in the Lord – vs. 1a A. Joy – “supernatural delight in God” (J. Boice) – John 15:11; 17:13; 1 John 1:4 B. Happiness – Latin fortuna – chance and circumstance – Gal. 5:19-26
II. Repeat and Learn – vs. 1b A. Mature Knowledge of God’s Word – Psa. 19:8; 119:14; John 15:10-11 B. Learn Sound Doctrine – “frontlets” – Ex. 13:9; Deut. 6:4-8; 11:18; 1 John 5:3 C. Safety from Snares – Psa. 119:110, 117; Prov. 11:14
III. Recognize the Living and the Lost – vs. 2 A. Beware – look upon, watch so as to perceive and discover B. Dogs, Evil Workers, and Mutilators – works based salvation, OT rituals
1. Some believe that the lost can bear spiritual fruit – John 15:4-5 2. Some believe they are saved when they are not – 1 Cor. 2:14; Matt. 13:3-9, 18-23; Rom. 3:23 3. Some believe on the Lord Jesus, repent of their sin, and are saved – Rom. 10:9-10; Matt. 7:20
IV. The Regenerate Life – vs. 3 A. We are the Circumcision – a symbol of the need for a pure heart – Gen. 17:11; Deut. 10:16; 30:6; Jer. 4:4; Col. 2:11-12 B. The Fruits of Regeneration
1. Worship God in the Spirit – John 4:23-24 2. Rejoice in Christ Jesus – Rom. 15:17; 1 Cor. 1:31; 2 Cor. 10:17 3. Walk in the Spirit – have no confidence in the flesh – Rom. 3:20; 7:5; Gal. 5:1-16
a. Live a holy life – Rom. 14:17 b. Sin keeps us from God, Who is the Source of joy – Matt. 5:8; Gal. 5:22-23 c. Trust God with your future – faith is the antidote for fear and anxiety – Phil. 4:6-7
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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...