Philippians 3
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Philippians 3:12:
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. |
The one and only principle which explains human progress is the presence of God, and, as grounded in God, that progress must be "On and always on," for no finite achievement can body forth the infinite perfection. Humility deepens with each step in advance. "Not as though I had already attained," says Paul, "either were already perfect, but I follow after...forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching into those things which are before." On NO other view is the progress of human experience explicable.
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Philippians 3:14:
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” |
Christology is that part of theology that concerns itself with the human and divine natures of Jesus Christ. It also includes such aspects of Christ’s life as the incarnation and resurrection.
Under the umbrella of Christology is soteriology. The study of salvation is called soteriology. Soteriology treats Christ’s work of salvation. As such, it studies God’s plan, purpose, and actions in saving humanity from the effects of sin. Soteriology also encompasses the fall of man and sin in general. Also included within the purview of soteriology is the study of why human beings require a savior and how human beings are justified and sanctified. -David Schloss; Summa Catholic |
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Philippians 3:18-19:
For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. |
Feb 24, 2022: Christian Post: Beware of false prophets and false brethren
The Apostle Paul was emphatic when he warned the Philippian Church to be careful of this group of people. "For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ"(Philippians 3:18). They pretend to be godly but secretly work against the Gospel. They oppress and secretly persecute those who love and preach the cross. |
To claim to come to God, but to be seeking happiness and joy as an end unto itself, that is described quite despairingly by Paul himself:
“For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things.” – Philippians 3:18-19
We have a lot of false teachers who worship their appetites and desires, whose god is their belly, and being filled up with happiness is the point of Christianity. These are the most dangerous false teachers in modern times, far more in number than cultist faiths, world religions, or other oft-targeted groups. And yet, for some reason, we seem hesitant at times to call out men like Joel Osteen and Pat Robertson, and warn Christians of the dangers of their teachings. Instead, we like to say that we “have some differences” or some similar euphemism.
The life of the Christian is one of service, not one of expecting God to grant me what I want. It’s like we stop treating God like a genie, and preach with severity against those that do.
“For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things.” – Philippians 3:18-19
We have a lot of false teachers who worship their appetites and desires, whose god is their belly, and being filled up with happiness is the point of Christianity. These are the most dangerous false teachers in modern times, far more in number than cultist faiths, world religions, or other oft-targeted groups. And yet, for some reason, we seem hesitant at times to call out men like Joel Osteen and Pat Robertson, and warn Christians of the dangers of their teachings. Instead, we like to say that we “have some differences” or some similar euphemism.
The life of the Christian is one of service, not one of expecting God to grant me what I want. It’s like we stop treating God like a genie, and preach with severity against those that do.
