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The Prize of the Upward Call of God in Christ Jesus

Text: Philippians 3
25 August 2019

THE CALL OF GOD

1. It originates from God in Heaven

2. It is an invitation to All:

a) Prophets
b) Apostles
c) All believers

A CALL ENRICHED BY:

1. God’s Promises

2. God’s Presence

3. God’s Power

A CALL TO FULFIL A GOD-GIVEN TASK

1. To cultivate the Soul

2. To become a better person

3. To impact and inspire lives

4. To save the world

EVERY ENCOURAGEMENT TO PURSUE THIS HEAVENLY CALL

1. The Example of the Apostle Paul

Philippians 3

2. The Things that Drew him to press on and pursue his Call from God

a) A transforming experience of faith in Christ Jesus
Philippians 3:1-9
His experience of how Christ Jesus had touched and transformed his life
b) A profound relationship
Philippians 3:7-9
A profound relationship that he had found and established with the Lord
c) A deep-seated conviction that there was more to be discovered
Philippians 3:10
i) Knowledge
ii) Power
iii) Fellowship (of suffering)

THE ULTIMATE GOAL

Philippians 3:14

1. To pursue and fulfil the upward call of God

2. To obtain the heavenly prize that God would give to all overcomers

3. The glorious commendation God would give to His good and faithful servants

a) A wonderful word of commendation
“Well done, good and faithful servant”   Matthew 25:21, 23
b) An eternal Inheritance given
“Come, you blessed of My Father,
Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world”  Matthew 25:34