“Giving Up, To Gain

• Paul interjects insight into his religious past and conversion to reinforce the point he made in 3:3, i.e. believers “are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh.”

Contextual Background

• Salvation is not by inheritance• Salvation is not by race• Salvation is not by position• Salvation is not by tradition• Salvation is not merely by religiosity• Salvation is not by mere sincerity• Salvation is not by legalistic

righteousness

Religious Credits That DoNot Impress God

• Knowledge of Christ• True Righteousness• Power• Fellowship• Glory

Surpassing Benefits of Christ