The Upward Call Of God
Text: Philippians 3
18 October 2014
1. Review Philippians on this Theme: The Upward Call of God
a) The strong spirit of Prayer Philippians 1:3-11
b) The special spirit of rejoicing Philippians 1:18
c) The steadfast spirit of living for Christ Philippians 1:20-21
d) The strength to suffer for the Lord Philippians 1:27-30
e) The boldness to apply faith in life Philippians 2:1-4
f) The challenge to emulate the Example of Christ Philippians 2:5-11
g) The determination to hold fast Philippians 2:18
h) The perseverance to know Christ deeply Philippians 3:8-11
2. A Great example in the apostle Paul
a) Never to think that one has already attained Philippians 3:12
b) To always press forward Philippians 3:14
3. A Personal Challenge
a) To follow Paul as a pattern Philippians 3:17
b) To take heed of enemies of Christ Philippians 3:18-19
c) To exercise faith and hope Philippians 3:20-21
i) Christ will one day return
ii) He will transform our lowly body
iii) God is working in our lives
iv) He will subdue all things to Himself
BIBLE MEMORY VERSE
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:14