Andrew Farley

Is Your Religious Résumé Rubbish? Discussion Questions for Philippians 3:1-16: Read verse Paul describes true worshippers as those who “put no confidence in the flesh.” What does it mean to put confidence in the flesh, and how do people today seek status and worth in worldly ways? What’s the solution? Read verses 4-Paul lists his impressive credentials under the Law. Why does he bring these up? What false sources of righteousness do people rely on today? Read verses 7-Paul says he considers everything loss compared to knowing Christ. How does this perspective change how we view achievements, failures, and identity? Read verse Paul contrasts “a righteousness of my own derived from the Law" with "the righteousness that comes through faith in Christ.” How does this verse clarify the gospel, and why is it important for us to rest in Christ’s righteousness? Read verses 10-11 and react to this statement: Knowing the fellowship of Christ’s sufferings and being conformed to His death is not about “dying to self” but