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Letter of Apostle Paul – Philippians
An Intimate Review
Pt 4
By Lawrence DeMetrius

In [Phil 3:12b, 13a; 19; Rm 3:23] Apostle Paul acknowledged that he like all living mortals had not yet fully reached the consummation of character Yahweh was conforming him to. However, because he was wholeheartedly committed to remaining faithful to Yahweh through Christ, he boldly proclaimed that he would continue to FOLLOW after Christ that he might resolutely APPREHEND the glory Christ APPREHENDED.

*follow (after)/press Gk #1377 dioko (dee-o-ko) it means to pursue and press toward

*apprehend/ed Gk #2638 katalambano (kat-al-am-ban-o) it means to eagerly take, seize and possess

In [Phil 3:13b, 14] Apostle Paul continues his bold proclamation of personal victory in Christ writing,

…but this one thing I do, FORGETTING those things which are BEHIND, and REACHING FORTH unto those things which are BEFORE, I PRESS toward the MARK FOR the PRIZE of the HIGH CALLING of Yahweh in Christ Jesus.
[Phil 3:13b, 14]

*forgetting Gk #1950 epilanthanomai (ep-ee-lan-than-om-ahee) it means to lose out of mind and neglect

As did Apostle Paul, all born-again believers are admonished to let go of FORMER pursuits and temporal elements that hinder them from PRESSING TOWARD the MARK for the PRIZE of the HIGH CALLING of Yahweh in Christ Jesus. [Mt 16:24-26; Heb 12:1-3]

*behind Gk #3694 opiso (op-is-o) it means to the back or aback in relation to time and place

*press/follow (after) Gk #1377 dioko (dee-o-ko) it means to pursue

*mark Gk #4649 skopos (skop-os) it is a watch, sentry, scout or goal

*prize Gk #1017 brabeion (brab-i-on) it is…
• an award of arbitration, which is the hearing and determining of a dispute or the settling of differences between parties by a person chosen to do so
• a prize in the public games

*high Gk #507 ano (a-no) it means upward and on the top

*calling Gk #2821 klesis (klay-sis) it is an invitation, which is…
• a provocation or act of inviting
• the written or spoken form with which a person is invited
• something offered as a suggestion
• an attraction, incentive or allurement

In [Phil 3:15a] Apostle Paul admonishes all born-again believers, especially those who are spiritually PERFECT or MATURE in the faith of Christ to be thus MINDED. In fact, he offers assurance that Yahweh HIMSELF will REVEAL unto them when they are not of this MINDSET.

*perfect Gk #5046 teleios (tel-i-os) it means complete in labor and growth, mature in mental and moral character and completeness

*minded Gk #5426 phroneo (fron-eh-o) it means to…
• exercise and entertain the mind
• have a sentiment and an opinion
• be mentally disposed more or less earnestly in a certain direction
• interest oneself in with concern and obedience
• set the affection, be careful, regard and think [Col 1:1-3]

*reveal Gk #601 apokalupto (ap-ok-al-oop-to) it means to disclose or take off the cover

In [Phil 3:16] Apostle Paul admonishes the Elect of God to remain devoted to what they have ATTAINED in Christ and unanimously WALK by the RULE thereof.
*attained Gk #5348 phthano (fthan-o) it is to be beforehand, anticipate, precede or arrive at

While they do not know everything that will be known, they have obtained necessary insight from THE DIVINE in which they are expected to confidently WALK. [I Cor 13:9]

*walk Gk #4748 stoicheo (stoy-ekh-o) it means to march and keep step in military rank or conform to virtue and piety

*rule Gk #2583 kanon (kan-ohn) it is rule or canon, standard of faith or practice, a boundary and sphere of activity

Simply put, sons of God are to obey the clear and understandable instructions imparted to them by Yahweh through HIS prophets and scribes from Enoch to Jesus Christ and His Original Apostles. [Eno 37; Isa 1:18-20; Mt 5:19; II Tim 2:15, 24-26; 3:16-18] In [Phil 3:17] Apostle Paul refers to himself and other true Christian Apostles as ENSAMPLES to be MARKED and FOLLOWED.

*follower Gk #4831 summimetes (soom-mim-ay-tace) it is a co-imitator and fellow votary

*mark Gk #4648 skopeo (skop-eh-o) it means to
• take aim at, spy and regard
• consider, take heed to and look at or on

*ensample Gk #5179 tupos (too-pos) it is a model for imitation and an instance for warning

In [Phil 3:18, 19] Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of MARKING true disciples of Christ because there are false teachers that are also to be MARKED but avoided. These pretenders are enemies to the Cross of Jesus Christ, whose END is DESTRUCTION, whose GOD is their BELLY, whose GLORY is their SHAME, and who MIND EARTHLY things.



*end Gk #5056 telos (tel-os) it is…
• the point aimed at as a limit
• the termination and conclusion of an act or state
• an impost or levy that is immediately, ultimately, prophetically and purposefully paid

*destruction Gk #684 apoleia (ap-o-li-a) it is physical, spiritual and eternal ruin and loss

*god Gk #2316 theos (theh-os) it is a deity, supreme Divinity or magistrate

Per this scripture, a GOD refers to that which one wholeheartedly regards as their personal means of well-being, security and livelihood.

*belly Gk #2836 koilia (koy-lee-ah) it is…
• one’s abdomen, cavity and heart, which is the center and total of one’s personality, especially with reference to intuition, feeling and emotion
• one’s matrix, which is something that constitutes the place or point from which a thing originates, takes form and develops

Here, Apostle Paul is referring to false teachers who worship their own souls and everything that is formed and comes forth from it. Christ teaches about the substance that comes forth from the good and evil treasures of a person’s heart and soul. [Mt 12:35] Again, Apostle Paul writes that the GLORY of false teachers is their SHAME and that they only MIND EARTHLY things.

*glory Gk #1391 doxa (dox-ah) it is glory as very apparent

*shame Gk #152 aischune (ahee-skhoo-nay) it is disgrace and dishonesty

*mind Gk #5426 phroneo (fron-eh-o) it means to…
• exercise and entertain the mind
• have a sentiment and opinion about
• be mentally disposed more or less in a certain direction
• interest oneself in with concern and obedience

*earthly Gk # 1919 epigeios (ep-ig-i-os) it means worldly or terrestrial which means…
• pertaining to, consisting of or representing the earth as distinct from other planets
• of or relating to land as distinct from water
• of or relating to that which is…
o common, ordinary and unimaginative
o of or relating to this world or earth as contrasted with heaven
o of or relating to the world, universe or earth

False teachers and those who adhere to them only concern themselves with what pertains to ordinary mortal existence on earth. They give little or no regard to spiritual matters or their immortal well-being. In [Phil 3:20] Apostle Paul explains that teachers of divine truth admonish people to anticipate and place more value on that which nurtures spiritual wealth and well-being. He writes that the CONVERSATION of born-again believers is already established in HEAVEN through Christ.

*conversation Gk #4175 politeuma (pol-it-yoo-mah) it is a community and citizenship

*heaven Gk #3772 ouranos (oo-ran-os) it is…
• the sky and heaven as Yahweh’s abode
• happiness, power and eternity
• the Gospel of Jesus Christ

In [Phil 3:21] Apostle Paul notes that Christ will CHANGE and FASHION the VILE body of born-again believers like unto His Own GLORIOUS body. He will do so according to the WORKING whereby He is able to SUBDUE all things unto Himself.

*change Gk #3345 metaschematizo (met-askh-ay-mat-id-zo) it means to transfigure, disguise and apply by accommodation

*vile Gk #5014 tapeinosis (tap-i-no-sis) it means depressed in rank or feeling

*body Gk #4983 soma (so-mah) it is the mortal body as a SOUND whole
*working Gk #1753 energeia (en-erg-i-ah) it is efficiency, energy , strength, operation and effectual working

*subdue Gk #5293 hupotasso (hoop-ot-as-so) it means to subordinate and obey

This is what Christ does with the VILE BODY of mortals who entrust themselves to Him by faith. [Mt 11:28-30; Heb 7:25] Those who receive insight from Christ and learn to deal with themselves realistically, realize that it is not possible to be considered righteous in Yahweh’s perspective without Him. Thus, they understand that they must abide in Christ and He in them, to live in a manner that is acceptable to Yahweh. [Rm 3:24-26; 8:1-4; 10:1-4; I Cor 1:18, 21,30, 31; II Cor 12:9; I Jn 1:8-10; 2:1, 2; Rev 8:8, 10; Heb 12:1-3]

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