I. Seek Those Things Above β vs. 1 (Seek: look for, try to obtain, strive to possess) A. Since You Were Raised with Christ β Co-Resurrected β Rom. 8:11; Eph. 2:6 B. Look Up for Direction 1. Continuous, ongoing effort, not naturally occurring 2. A moral distinction β above vs. below β Matt. 6:10 3. Directing our outlook and conduct - we live below empowered by His risen life from above, our interests and pursuits should be centered on Him C. Where Christ is, at Godβs Right Hand β Psa. 110:1; 1 Cor. 15:25; Eph. 1:20; Luke 20:41-44 1. The position of highest sovereignty β Phil. 2:10-11 2. Our attitude and ambitions must be characterized by our union with Christ II. Set Your Mind on Things Above β vs. 2 (Set Your Mind: be intent, think on, consider) A. Look at Life from Christβs Viewpoint β Rom. 8:5; Phil. 4:8; Matt. 6:33 B. Not Merely Intellectually, but the Direction of Our Will β Luke 9:23; 22:42 C. The Thoughts and Intentions of Our Hearts β Psa. 16:3; Matt. 7:21; Heb. 4:12 III. Secure with Christ in God β vs. 3-4 A. You Died β Rom. 6:8; 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal. 6:14 B. Your New Life is Safely Hidden β 2 Pet. 1:4; John 10:28; Psa. 27:5-6; 31:19-20 C. Your New Life will be Revealed 1. At the Revelation of Christ β Rev. 19:11-16; 1 John 3:2; Phil. 3:20-21; 1 Cor. 15:43 2. A Guaranteed Future β Rom. 8:31-39
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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...
