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OCTOBER 20, 2021
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PHILIPPIANS 3:20-21
BIBLE TEACHER: CLIFTON JONES
MIND HEAVENLY THINGS
INTRODUCTION
In Philippians 3:18, Paul told us of those he called the enemies of the cross of Christ
In verse 19, Paul tells us that those enemies of the cross of Christ “mind earthly things”
Their mind is set upon the things of this world, their heart is set upon worldly pleasures
They are not alone, they are among the “many” according to Jesus, Mat 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate:
for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in
thereat:
We see the “many” that are minding earthly things throughout America today
The end of the worldly path of life without Christ is “destruction,” all is lost
The opposite of destruction is “life,” Jesus said there are few that experience that life, Mat 7:14
Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
In Philippians 3:20-21, Paul tells us of the ones who enter-into the narrow gate of life
In Philippians 3:20 Paul explains the earthly experience of “life” that is ours in Christ
The Christian who sets their mind on Heavenly things will experience “life” today
The Christian life today is a taste of Heavenly things, an example of our future Heavenly life
In Philippians 3:21 Paul explains what Christians will experience when Christ returns
An experience that will prepare us for our eternal state with Christ
The Christian life today is a “Heavenly experience,” and Heaven will be our eternal experience
As Christians we must “mind Heavenly things” today
Our life must be a living testimony to those who “mind earthly things”
Php 3:20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord
Jesus Christ:
“For” takes us back to the previous verse and to those who mind earthly things
Paul compares them with those who mind Heavenly things
Those who mind earthly things are identified as “earth dwellers” in, Rev 6:10 And they cried with a loud
voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that
dwell on the earth?
(Literally, “earth dwellers”)
“Earth dwellers” is a technical term found 9 times in Revelation
It refers to the same group each time it is found, they are the enemies of God’s people
They are the enemies of the cross of Christ and supporters of the Antichrist, Rev 13:8 And all that dwell
upon the earth shall worship him, (the Antichrist) whose names are not written in the book of life of the
Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
“The Lamb slain” refers to Christ on the cross, who is Jesus our Savior
Christians are those who have accepted the cross of Jesus and have received life in Christ
Earth dwellers are those who have rejected Christ and are the enemies of the cross of Jesus
What a contrast Paul presents between the Christians and the earth dwellers
As Christians we are now dwelling upon the earth but “our conversation is in heaven”
Which means that we are now citizens of Heaven, our citizenship is already in Heaven
The song says, “this world is not my home, I am only passing through”
Christians are “passing through” the world that is “passing away”
That truth should motivate us to live our earthly life as Heavenly citizens, 2Pe 3:11 Seeing then that all
these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and
godliness,
“All these things” refers to the things that are a result of the fall of man
The sinful ways and the sinful things of a sinful earthly life will be destroyed
Nothing will be left that is considered-to be a part of this earthly way of life
“These things shall be dissolved,” which means, done away with, demolished, destroyed
Which will come through the hand of God at the time of the return of Jesus to the earth
That event is known as “The Day of the Lord,” 2Pe 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in
the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with
fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
Christians, ought to be living everyday with the expectation of Christ coming again
We are to be looking for God’s promises to be fulfilled, 2Pe 3:13 Nevertheless we, according to his
promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
Our daily way of living should be telling the world that we believe what Peter is telling us
Peter said, “what manner of persons ought you to be” (2 Peter 3:11)
“Ought,” indicates a divine obligation, a personal obligation because we are a Christian
Our citizenship is in Heaven, we should be motivated to live as Heavenly citizens should
Peter explained it, “ought you to be in all holy conversation and Godliness”
“Holy conversation” means living a sincere Christian life, be sincere about who you are
“Godliness” is first-of all a recognition of God, reverence, respect, believing in God
Then as a result-of knowing the truth about God, Godliness is living a life of obedience to God
The thinking of many Christians today is that Heaven is our future eternal home
And that is their total concept of Heaven, going to Heaven after we die, which is true
But Scripture presents Heaven as much more than our future home after our earthly life
Heaven is presented as a present position, Col 1:13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness,
and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Christians have already been “delivered,” God has delivered us from a helpless situation
Literally He rescued us, He snatched us away from danger, He liberated us
We were in a dangerous state, we were in a helpless and hopeless situation
We were separated from God and under the control of Satan, our destination was Hell
Delivered “from the power of darkness,” which was our position in life before we were saved
“Darkness” represents the realm of Satan, his power, and his authority
Darkness throughout the Bible is a symbol of sin, moral evil, and death
Darkness is where evil reigns, characterized by sin and rebellion against God
Earth dwellers live in darkness, walk after darkness, they love the darkness
Christians have been “translated” into the kingdom of God’s dear Son
God removed us from the realm of the darkness and moved us to another realm
The realm that is known as a “Heavenly Citizenship,” which is a present position
We are still living on earth, and we still come in contact, with the kingdom of darkness
But we must live daily as citizens of the “Kingdom of Heaven”
We must prove who we are, Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the
renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
God has willed us to be “Ambassadors for Christ,” 2Co 5:20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as
though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
An “ambassador” is one who travels as a messenger representing a higher authority
One whose message represented their government or their king
Christians are to travel and speak for the KING OF KINGS and LORD OF LORDS
We do not speak our own opinion, we do not speak by our own name or authority
We speak the words of Christ with the authority of Christ
There is a verse that is often left out of what is known as the “Great Commission,” Mat 28:18
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
The next verse refers-back to the power and authority of Christ, Mat 28:19 Go ye therefore,
It is with the power and authority of Jesus that we are to go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the
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