1. Proof of Life Philippians 3:1-3 True Worshippers: Rejoice in the Lord Rejoice in the Lord Exercise discernment Worship in the Spirit Glory in Christ Alone Put no confidence in the flesh

2. Proof of Life Philippians 3:1-3 Warning! Danger!  John the Baptist - Matthew 3:7,8 ; 13:3-23  Jesus - Matthew 7:21-23  Luke - Acts 8:9-24  Paul - 2 Corinthians 13:5 ; 2 Timothy 3:5

3. Proof of Life Philippians 3:1-3 True Worshippers A.Rejoice in the Lord Connected to a relationship – Jesus Connected to a relationship – Jesus Deep confidence in the future Deep confidence in the future Based on trust in God’s purposes & power Based on trust in God’s purposes & power Psalm 16:11 ; 9:14 ; 13:5 ; 32:11 ; 33:1 Psalm 16:11 ; 9:14 ; 13:5 ; 32:11 ; 33:1

4. Proof of Life Philippians 3:1-3 True Worshippers B.Exercise Discernment Safeguard – not to trip, stumble, overthrow Safeguard – not to trip, stumble, overthrow False teachers – Judaizers False teachers – Judaizers  dogs – wild scavengers 2 John 9-11  evil workers – ritualistic & ceremonial  false circumcision – Jer. 4:4 ; Rom. 2:25-29

5. Proof of Life Philippians 3:1-3 True Worshippers C.Worship in the Spirit True circumcision – a heart overflowing True circumcision – a heart overflowing Worship comes from love for God Worship comes from love for God Heart of obedience to God Ps. 29:2 ; 95:6 Heart of obedience to God Ps. 29:2 ; 95:6 It is the source of joy Neh. 8:10 It is the source of joy Neh. 8:10 Confident trust in God - produces peace Confident trust in God - produces peace

6. Proof of Life Philippians 3:1-3 True Worshippers D.Glory in Christ Glory – boasting with exultant joy Glory – boasting with exultant joy All credit goes to Christ - Rom. 15:17 All credit goes to Christ - Rom. 15:17 No works (flesh) justify No works (flesh) justify

7. Proof of Life Philippians 3:1-3 True Worshippers E. Put no confidence in the flesh Flesh represents fallen, unredeemed man Flesh represents fallen, unredeemed man Total depravity - John 6:63 ; Rom. 7:18 Total depravity - John 6:63 ; Rom. 7:18 Salvation is by grace alone and faith alone Salvation is by grace alone and faith alone True repentance - sorrow for evil sinful deeds True repentance - sorrow for evil sinful deeds False repentance – sorrow for consequences False repentance – sorrow for consequences

8. Proof of Life Philippians 3:1-3 Application Who are you really worshipping? Can you give proof of life?