Stott's comments on Philippians 1:21 is a much needed reminder to us all in that what's needed in the Christian life is for us to know the "surpassing value" of Jesus Christ. The key that unlocks the door to all that God has for us, is to keep growing in the knowledge and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. The profit-loss example helps us to see what's really at stake. The comparision is Jesus Christ vs everything. And for Paul, it was Jesus Christ hands down! In fact he goes on to say that compared to Jesus Christ, "everything" is dung! And I believe, he wasn't exaggerating either.
In fact Paul entire life after his conversion was wholly devoted to proclaiming Christ. As I've said in my message on Sunday, it all comes down to whether the gospel is precious, a gospel that is everything about Jesus Christ -- his birth, his life, his ministry, his suffering, his example, his teachings, his death, his resurrection, his ascension, his glory, his promises, etc. Let us join with Paul in praying, "I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his sufferings, becoming like him in his death."
Posted by Pastor James
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