Show me a random bible verse12/6/2023 ![]() The apostle was willing to do or to suffer any thing, to attain the glorious resurrection of saints. We are made conformable to Christ's death, when we die to sin, as he died for sin and the world is crucified to us, and we to the world, by the cross of Christ. Faith is the appointed means of applying the saving benefit. None can have benefit by it, who trust in themselves. There is a righteousness provided for us in Jesus Christ, and it is a complete and perfect righteousness. We are undone, without righteousness wherein to appear before God, for we are guilty. Let us see what the apostle resolved to cleave to, and that was Christ and heaven. The believer prefers Christ, knowing that it is better for us to be without all worldly riches, than without Christ and his word. True knowledge of Christ alters and changes men, their judgments and manners, and makes them as if made again anew. Nay, he not only counted them loss, but the vilest refuse, offals thrown to dogs not only less valuable than Christ, but in the highest degree contemptible, when set up as against him. ![]() He speaks of all worldly enjoyments and outward privileges which sought a place with Christ in his heart, or could pretend to any merit and desert, and counted them but loss but it might be said, It is easy to say so but what would he do when he came to the trial? He had suffered the loss of all for the privileges of a Christian. He deemed all these things to be but loss, compared with the knowledge of Christ, by faith in his person and salvation. The apostle did not persuade them to do any thing but what he himself did or to venture on any thing but that on which he himself ventured his never-dying soul. But the things which he counted gain while a Pharisee, and had reckoned up, those he counted loss for Christ. If the apostle would have gloried and trusted in the flesh, he had as much cause as any man. Nor can we too earnestly guard against those who oppose or abuse the doctrine of free salvation. They rejoice in Christ Jesus, not in mere outward enjoyments and performances. The work of religion is to no purpose, unless the heart is in it, and we must worship God in the strength and grace of the Divine Spirit. He calls them the concision as they rent the church of Christ, and cut it to pieces. They urged human works in opposition to the faith of Christ but Paul calls them evil-workers. Dogs, for their malice against faithful professors of the gospel of Christ, barking at them and biting them. The prophet calls the false prophets dumb dogs, Isaiah 56:10 to which the apostle seems to refer. Sincere Christians rejoice in Christ Jesus. Have a look around, and thanks again for visiting BibleRef.Commentary on Today's Verse Commentary on Philippians 3:1-11 New content is constantly under development, so feel free to subscribe for updates. And, we believe in promoting a whole-person commitment to Christianity, including thoughts, deeds, and actions. We believe that each person has the ability, and responsibility, to understand the Scriptures. In short, we believe that the Bible is the most critical resource in the life of a Christian. These connections will help to show how the Scriptures fit together.ī is guided by three major principles: Biblical Authority, Accessibility, and Discipleship. At the same time, you’ll find links to related passages and biblical themes. Here, you can find book-by-book, chapter-by-chapter, and verse-by-verse commentary on the entire Bible (eventually). ![]() Our goal is to provide easy-to-understand discussion of the Scriptures, without relying on jargon or slogans. ![]() Welcome to, the free online Bible study site.
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