1. What is the meaning of Philippians 3:6?

2. How does Philippians 3:6 illustrate Paul's zeal before knowing Christ?

3. What does "persecuting the church" reveal about misguided religious zeal?

4. How can we ensure our zeal aligns with God's will today?

5. Compare Paul's past righteousness with true righteousness found in Christ.

6. How can Philippians 3:6 warn against legalism in our spiritual walk?

7. How does Philippians 3:6 define righteousness under the law versus righteousness through faith in Christ?

8. What does Philippians 3:6 reveal about Paul's past zeal and its implications for believers today?

9. How does Philippians 3:6 challenge the concept of legalism in Christian practice?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Philippians 3?

11. How can Paul claim to be “blameless” under the law in Philippians 3:6 if other scriptures (like Romans 3:10) state that no one is righteous?

12. How does failure lead to growth and resilience?

13. Is Paul’s reported encounter and voice from heaven in Acts 26:14–15 verifiable, or merely subjective experience?

14. (2 Corinthians 7:2) Why does Paul insist he wronged no one, yet elsewhere admits to persecuting the church (cf. Acts 22:4)? 1. How does Paul's past as a persecutor of the church influence his message to the Philippians in this verse?

2. In what ways can zeal for God become misguided, and how can we ensure our zeal is aligned with the truth of the Gospel?

3. How does Paul's understanding of righteousness change after his conversion, and what does this teach us about the nature of true righteousness?

4. Reflect on a time when you relied on your own efforts for righteousness. How can you shift your focus to faith in Christ?

5. How can Paul's transformation from a persecutor to an apostle encourage us in our own spiritual journeys and growth in faith?1. What are the false teachings Paul warns against in Philippians 3:1-3?

2. How does Paul's view of his own religious credentials challenge societal values?

3. How does the concept of righteousness through faith differ from righteousness through works?

4. In what ways have you found the worth of knowing Christ surpassing everything else in your life?

5. What does it mean to "press on toward the goal" in your daily life?

6. How can you live up to what you have already attained in Christ?

7. How can we apply the principle of forgetting what lies behind and straining toward what is ahead?

8. How does the concept of heavenly citizenship influence your perspective on your role in society?

9. How does anticipating Christ's return impact your daily decisions and actions?

10. How does Paul's perspective on his physical body inform our understanding of physical versus spiritual priorities?

11. In what ways are you tempted to put confidence in the flesh, and how can you shift that confidence to faith in Christ?

12. How does knowing your citizenship is in heaven impact your interaction with worldly issues?

13. How does the hope of bodily transformation inspire you in your Christian walk?

14. How can you encourage others to live as citizens of heaven?

15. What worldly accolades or accomplishments are challenging for you to view as "rubbish" compared to the worth of knowing Christ?

16. How can you strive to know Christ better in your daily life?

17. How does the principle of "pressing on toward the goal" affect your approach to challenges and setbacks?

18. How does the idea of living as a heavenly citizen influence your attitudes and actions in your community?

19. What practical steps can you take to ensure that your mind is set on heavenly, not earthly things?

20. How does the concept of the transformation of our bodies into glorious bodies like Christ's affect your view of aging, illness, or physical hardships?

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