Philippians 3:10-11(Part 4 of 4)

Recap of Part 3 of 4:

1. His Sufferings

2. Sharing in His Sufferings

Introduction

Baptism- An event or journey?

1. Dying for Christ

Philippians 3:10-1110 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.

Romans 6:3-63 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in  order  that,  just  as  Christ  was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. (Read also 1 Peter 3:21)

2. Living for Christ

Philippians 3:10-1110 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.

Romans 6:3-63 Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.

Conclusion:

1. Dying for Christ

2. Living for Christ

Heavenly Father, I choose this day to know Christ, the power of His resurrection and share in His sufferings. Help me to die to my self and live for your purpose and glory. In Jesus name I pray. Amen!