The Subject/Complement and Exegetical Outline

Note: The exposition of Philippians 3:1-11 was completed in two studies, i.e., 3:1-8, and 3:9-11. We will treat both lessons here as one.

Subject/Complement: The reason Paul considered his pedigree and all his past achievements as dung was in order to gain Christ and the righteousness He offers.

A. Introduction (3:1)

B. Warning against False Righteousness: The Judaizers (3:2-3)

1. The Warning Proper (3:2)

2. The Rationale (3:3)

C. The Example of True Righteousness: The Life of Paul (3:4-11)

1. Paul’s Previous Life in Judaism (3:4-8)

2. Paul’s Present Life in Christ (3:9-11)

a. Justification (3:9)

b. Sanctification (3:10)

c. Glorification (3:11)