Philippians 3:9
and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Philippians 3:9?

2. How does Philippians 3:9 define righteousness through faith in Christ alone?

3. What does "not having my own righteousness" teach about self-reliance?

4. How does Philippians 3:9 connect with Ephesians 2:8-9 on salvation?

5. In what ways can we pursue righteousness through faith daily?

6. How can Philippians 3:9 strengthen our understanding of grace in salvation?

7. What does "not having my own righteousness" mean in Philippians 3:9?

8. How does Philippians 3:9 define righteousness through faith in Christ?

9. What is the historical context of Philippians 3:9?

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

11. What defines moralism?

12. What does righteousness mean?

13. What defines the New Perspective on Paul?

14. How do these verses in Job 25 reconcile with other biblical texts that affirm human worth and righteousness through faith (e.g., Romans 3:22)?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding righteousness as a gift from God through faith in Christ change your perspective on your spiritual life?

2. In what ways can you cultivate a deeper relationship with Christ to be "found in Him"?

3. How does the concept of righteousness by faith challenge the way you view your own efforts and achievements?

4. What are some practical steps you can take to ensure that your identity is rooted in Christ rather than in adherence to the law or personal accomplishments?

5. How can the teachings in Philippians 3:9 encourage you to live a life of humility and dependence on God? Consider other scriptures that reinforce this mindset.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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