Three Warnings From The Apostle Paul

As we move into chapter 3, Paul again refers to joy (3:1, 3), but he also gives out a strong warning – in fact there are three warnings (3:2).

1. BEWARE OF DOGS (3:2).
   Isaiah 56:10, 11; II Peter 2:22.
2. BEWARE OF EVIL WORKERS (3:2).
   Matt. 7:21-23.
3. BEWARE OF THE CONCISION (3:2).
   cf. Rom. 2:28, 29; Col. 2:11.
   The majority of mankind wants to work their way into heaven. They need to understand that their righteousness is as filthy rags (cf. Isa. 64:6). It is only “through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith” (3:9; cf. II Cor. 5:21).
   To unsaved: One preacher said, “Paul had enough religion to keep him out of trouble, but not enough righteousness to get him into heaven.” What about you?