Fighting for Joy, Growing in Humility, Knowing Christ…
The Lord's Day Morning April 27, 2008 Philippians 3:7-11 Fighting for Joy, Growing in Humility, Knowing Christ and the Peace that Passes Understanding: A Study of Philippians “What We Desire, How We Receive It, and How We Live” Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III Amen. If you have your Bibles, I'd invite you to open them to Philippians 3. Last week, in looking at verses 7-11, we looked pretty closely at the first of three major points that Paul makes in this great portion of this joyous letter. We have already noticed that in this passage Paul teaches us that those who gain Christ gain with Him three things: Justification (9) — they are counted righteous in Christ. Sanctification (10) — they are becoming like Christ by the power of His resurrection. Glorification (11) — they will be…