3:1-9 How do I Measure my Life?
- How can I measure how well I am doing as a Christian?
- Is there some kind of spiritual ‘scorecard’ I can check?
- This question has been one of the biggest sources of danger from the beginning.
3:10-4:1 Building our Identity on our Future Reality
- The core message in this central section of Philippians is somewhat surprising.
- Rather than simple objective truth, Paul explains that the way he defines his identity gives him the inner motivation he needs in order to press on towards his goal.