Atascadero Bible Church
Keeping it Real!
Philippians 3:1-7
Locations & Times
Atascadero Bible Church
6225 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422, United States
Sunday 6:00 AM
I. Rejoice in the Lord, not your circumstances.
II. Watch out for fakes.
III. Be careful not to misplace your confidence.
IV. The rough road to effective ministry:
1. The realization of the truth.
2. The anticipation of great things to come.
3. Overconfidence led to his failure.
4. Disappointment and disillusionment
5. Sitting on the beach
Phil 3:7 - But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ.
1. The realization of the truth.
2. The anticipation of great things to come.
3. Overconfidence led to his failure.
4. Disappointment and disillusionment
5. Sitting on the beach
Phil 3:7 - But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ.
V. Really ready for ministry
Discussion Questions
1. How is rejoicing, or joy, the solution to many of our problems?
2. Why is complaining a sign of unbelief?
3. Discuss how we can substitute religious activity for a real relationship with God. Is that a danger for us today?
4. Discuss Westminster Shorter Catechism, "Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever."
5. How do we live lives of worship?
6. Paul says, "We put no confidence in the flesh." 3b – How do we reconcile this with self-confidence?
7. Discuss this statement - We must understand that the foundation for self-confidence is not in
8. How can humiliation prepare us for more useful service for God?
9. Discuss Paul’s road to usefulness. Are there any similarities to your own journey?
2. Why is complaining a sign of unbelief?
3. Discuss how we can substitute religious activity for a real relationship with God. Is that a danger for us today?
4. Discuss Westminster Shorter Catechism, "Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever."
5. How do we live lives of worship?
6. Paul says, "We put no confidence in the flesh." 3b – How do we reconcile this with self-confidence?
7. Discuss this statement - We must understand that the foundation for self-confidence is not in
8. How can humiliation prepare us for more useful service for God?
9. Discuss Paul’s road to usefulness. Are there any similarities to your own journey?