Focused on the Upward Call

Even Seasoned Christians must Continue to be Aware of Dangers and Focus on Winning the Race.
I. The Danger of Trusting in the Flesh – vv. 1-9
A. Reminders of Danger – vv. 1-3
B. Paul’s Human Background – vv. 4-6
C. Counting Earthly Gain as Loss – vv. 7-9
II. Pressing Forward to Lay Hold of Resurrection Life – vv. 10-17
A. Laying Hold of the Resurrection of Life – vv. 10-12
B. Pressing Forward to the Prize of the Upward Call – vv. 13-17
III. Standing Fast Looking Forward to the Realization of our Heavenly Home – vv. 18-4:1
A. Warned Against Those who Walk as Enemies of Christ – vv. 18-19
B. Standing Fast in Our Heavenly Citizenship – vv. 20-4:1