Philippians 3:4-7 (NASB)
4 although I myself might have confidence even in the flesh. If anyone else has a mind to put confidence in the flesh, I far more: 5 circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to the righteousness which is in the Law, found blameless. 7 But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ.
Theme: Even the very best of human inheritance & good works/intentions will not earn sinners a place in Heaven; it is only by trusting in the Person & Work of Jesus Christ alone.
Outline: The crucial contrast between trusting in your own self for salvation and trusting in Christ alone.
1. Many ways to work yourself to eternal death (verses 5-6)
a) By trusting in who you are by birth
b) By trusting in the good works you have done
2. The One Way to find eternal life (verse 7)
a) By repenting of your sins before God
b) By trusting in who Jesus is and the prefect work He has done for you
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