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Adventistische Schriften über: "Philippians 3 and 4: What are the teachings from them?"
Answer
The teachings from Philippians 3 and 4 emphasize the pursuit of spiritual growth by letting go of the past and focusing entirely on the goal in Christ Jesus. True righteousness does not come from the law, but solely through faith in God. Moreover, these chapters encourage remaining steadfast and joyful in every circumstance, handing worries over to God in prayer, and consistently directing thoughts toward the true, pure, and good.
Spiritual Growth and Righteousness from Faith
\"Indeed, I consider everything as loss compared with the surpassing greatness of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for which I have counted all things as loss and as rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not as having my own righteousness that comes from the law, but the righteousness that comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness that comes from God by faith.\
\"I do not consider myself as having attained it,\" wrote Paul; \"but one thing I do: I forget what lies behind and strain forward to what lies ahead, and pursue the goal, the prize of the heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus.\
Joy, Prayer, and the Guarding of Thoughts
\"Rejoice in the Lord always,\" he wrote to the Philippians, \"and again I say: Rejoice! ... Be anxious for nothing; but in everything, through prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good report; if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, set your minds on these.\
The Importance of Studying Philippians 3
For the church to be healthy, it must consist of healthy Christians. Yet in our congregations and institutions there are many frail Christians. The light that the Lord has given me finds its clear expression in the third chapter of the Philippian letter. This chapter should be read and studied carefully. The lessons contained therein should be practiced.
God's Provision and Grace
\"But my God will meet all your lack according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. ... The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all!\
- Righteousness from Faith Philippians 3
- God's Peace and Prayer
- Spiritual Growth Ellen White
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