Main idea: The church’s safeguard against the divisive dangers of legalism is her unifying joy in the supremacy of Jesus.
Outline:
- Paul’s exhortation: embrace the safeguard of joy (Philippians 3:1-3)
- Paul’s example: experiencing the supremacy of Jesus (Philippians 3:4-11)
Secondary sources cited:
- George H. Guthrie, Philippians, ZECNT (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2023).
- Gerald F. Hawthorne, Philippians, WBC (Waco: Word, 1983).
- Dane Ortlund, Surprised by Jesus: Subversive Grace in the Four Gospels (Leyland: Evangelical Press, 2021).
- Matthew Harmon, Philippians: A Mentor Commentary (Fearn: Christian Focus, 2015).
- (Song) Graham Kendrick, “Knowing You (All I Once Held Dear),” originally written in 1993.