‘From Bitter Hatred To Living Sacrifice.’
Philippians 3:6-10.
a)
Philippians 3:6. In
bitter hatred Paul used to be cruel to the Church. He was a religious legalist.
b)
Philippians 3:7. Because
of Christ Paul gave up his old former lifestyle.
c)
Philippians 3:8. Apostle
Paul was really ready to give up all things for the Knowledge of Christ Jesus
his Lord.
d)
Philippians 3:8. To have
Christ as his reward Paul was willing to undergo the loss of all things and he
counted those things as less than nothing.
e)
Philippians 3:9. Apostle
Paul wanted to have the Righteousness which was and is through Faith in Christ.
This is the Righteousness which is of God by Faith.
f)
Philippians 3:10. Apostle
Paul really wanted:-
1-
To know the Lord.
2-
To know the Power of the Lord’s Resurrection.
3-
To have a part with Christ in His pains.
4-
To become like Christ in His Death.
(This QT
shows me a remarkably changed life: From Bitter Hatred To Living Sacrifice)
‘The Teachers Of God’s People.’
2
Chronicles 17:7-9.
a)
2 Chronicles 17:7. Were
also Leaders of His People.
b)
2 Chronicles 17:8. Were a
Priesthood. (Dedicated people)
c)
2 Chronicles 17:9.
Travelled and Taught the Word of the Lord.
(This
Second one clearly teaches me about The Teachers Of God’s People in the Old Testament times and makes me think that it
should not be much different today)
Chris.
Apostle Paul
wanted to have the Righteousness which was and is through Faith in Christ
Jesus. This is True Righteousness and is the only Righteousness that is
acceptable in God’s sight. Our religious self righteousness is never
acceptable to Him.
