Chapter 3
3:1 Why does Paul say that he is writing the same things again? What is he writing again?
3:2 If you take notice of this verse, what difference will people see in your behaviour?
3:3 What is special about the kind of
3:4 Paul had human advantages that he could have trusted in. How does it help you to know that?
3:5 If you know these facts about Paul, how can it help you?
3:6 In what ways was Paul very good at the
3:7 Paul mentions his advantages in verses 5 and 6. Why does he say here that those advantages are worth nothing?
3:8 How do you compare your knowledge of Christ with all the other things in your life?
3:9 The law of Moses cannot make us right with God. What is the way to get a right relationship with Christ?
3:10 In what ways did Paul want to ‘know’ Christ?
3:11 How would you qualify for Christ to raise you from the dead?
3:12 What ideas does Paul’s attitude give you that you might copy?
3:13 What should you do that Paul was doing?
3:14 Paul thinks that the Christian life is like a race. What must you do to win your ‘race’?
3:15 In what ways do you have Paul’s attitude?
3:16 Explain this verse in your own words.
3:17 Where should you look for an example of how to live?
3:18 Why did Paul cry when he told the Philippians about these people?
3:19 How does Paul describe people who live like enemies of the cross of Christ?
3:20 As citizens of heaven, how do you need to be?
3:21 What difference does it make to know the change in your body that will happen?