Summary

In this study, we tackle the rest of Philippians chapter 3 (3:12 - 21). Here we encounter Paul’s applied practice of what Reformed Theology calls the “perseverance of the saints.” But here it is not from the typically theoretical side, but rather Paul focuses on his responsibility to “press on.” he does not take his salvation for granted, but sees it as the living out of a new identity he has in Christ that is shared with the Philippians. For this reason he tells them to continue following his example and those who set the same kind of example. It is also for this reason he tells them that their citizenship is in heaven” which is a calling to live as citizens in God’s kingdom.

About the Speaker

Pastor Todd Murphy | Lead Pastor

Todd came to the faith at the age of 19 after growing up in the skateboarding indie-punk culture of the 80’s. He lives with his beautiful wife Christine and six healthy boys, Judah, Anson, Keegan, Aiden, Cailan, and Rowan in a suburb of Providence. Todd is an accomplished Bible teacher with an BA in Biblical studies and MA in Hebrew Bible studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has also taught biblical studies for the department of Philosophy and Religion at Western Kentucky University, and is the author of the Pocket Dictionary for the Study of Biblical Hebrew (InterVarsity Press, 2003). When not writing, preaching or teaching, he can often be found playing Xbox with his sons or surfing with Judah. Once in a while you might even still catch him skateboarding.