The Goal Is to Be like Christ
Nov 16th, 2014 / Perseverence, Philppians
Outline—Philippians 3:14–17
- Christ-likeness is a prize! (v. 14)
- Christ-likeness is a measure of maturity (v. 15)
- Christ-likeness is practiced in fellowship (v. 16)
- Christ-likeness is a legacy (v. 17)
Related Scripture
- 2 Timothy 4
- 1 Corinthians 1, 7
- Ephesians 1, 4
- 2 Thessalonians 1
- 2 Timothy 1
- Acts 15:22–30
- 1 Corinthians 6:9,10, 18–20
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6, 14
Other References
- The Epistle of Ignatius to Polycarp
- John Christostom, Homily 7 on Hebrews
- Ernest Pickering, Sunday School Lessons—Baptist Regular Press
Take Home Points
- What things do you do today to be more like Christ?
- Move forward in Christ-likeness; be careful to never go back (never go back to little-league).
- The church must also become more Christ-like, not just individual believers.
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