Philippians 3:21b – Getting Ahead

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[Jesus Christ] … will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.

Summary: This passage offers us insight into our spiritual nature and hope for a glorious future with Jesus.   

Who are “you?”

The reason I ask is that it matters who or what you think you are. 

There is an old joke about a new boy in town who wanted to join the local “gang.”* The rule was that to join the gang, you had to pass a test. The test was simple: Run across the freeway without getting hit. 

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Philippians 3:21a – Under Control

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the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control,

Summary: Power is desired by those who want control over others. Jesus shows us that real power is revealed when we can control our desire for power over others. 

Consider what Paul is saying in this passage: Jesus Christ has the power to bring everything under his control. 

Wow. 

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