The paradox of Philippians 3 can be summarized thus: the way to gain is to give up. The way to get something is to let go of something. That’s what Jesus modeled. That’s what Paul is emulating. And it’s the paradox he’s urging all disciples to embody. Give up…
- Status to gain the Savior (1-11)
- Complacency to gain maturity (12-16)
- Rome to gain the resurrection (17-4:1)
Sermon by Drew Nelson