Pressing on toward the Resurrection
Click here to listen to this sermon. “Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me His own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:12-14). Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! He’s never been one to hide who he is or what he thinks. He is often rather earthy in his choice of words. He seldom beats around the bush, but he’s not above using hyperbole to make a point. As he lists his many accomplishments, it sounds to many as though he is boasting. In the face of opposition, he’s been known to use some forceful and colorful language, including name calling. No, I’m not talking about one of our current candidates for the highest office in the land. I’m talking a...