room of outward credit, peace and plenty, true honour, real Both meanings are equally applicable to Paul’s usage, and are frequent themes in his letters. See on Philippians 2:8. He now saw that no one complied perfectly with the holy law of God, and that all dependence on such a righteousness was vain. I. Concealed. not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law; by which he means his obedience to the moral, as well as the ceremonial law; for the one was as much his own as the other, and more properly his righteousness: this he calls his "own", because performed by him, and wrought out in his own strength; and which he had an high opinion of, as if it was perfect and blameless; and which he had before put his trust and confidence in; as also to distinguish it from another's righteousness, even that which he had in Christ: he moreover calls it, "the righteousness which is of the law"; which the law required, and he performed in obedience to it, seeking for justification by it; this character distinguishes it from the righteousness of God, which is revealed in the Gospel, and is manifested without the law: and this his own legal righteousness he did not desire to "have", and to be found in; not but that he desired to live soberly and righteously, to have, and do works of righteousness, but not depend on them; he would not have, and account this his moral righteousness, as a justifying one; he knew it was imperfect, filthy, and unprofitable, and that by it he could not be justified and saved, therefore he desired to have another, But that which is through the faith of Christ; not through that faith which Christ himself, as man, had and exercised on God, as his God; but that which he is the author and finisher of, and which has him and his righteousness for its object; not through faith, as the cause of it; for the moving cause of justification is the free grace of God, and the efficient cause is God himself: and it appears from hence, that faith is not the matter of our justification, or is not our righteousness; for faith and righteousness are two distinct things, otherwise righteousness could not be said to be "through" faith. things loss and dung, and suffering the loss of all for Christ. law; the sole matter of justification, and comes to us through faith life, and life itself, spiritual and eternal life; though it is The idea of Paul is, that he now saw that it was far more desirable to be saved by righteousness obtained from God than by his own. righteousness, and submits to, and lays hold on this, and Philippians 3:9 ... Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary. The righteousness of Christ is here meant, and which is the sole matter of justification, and comes to us through faith apprehending, receiving, and embracing it; and which shows, that it must be before faith, or it could not be through it; as water that runs through a bridge must be before and after that bridge through which it runs. being in him by profession, but a real one; and watch is either And be found in him . Philippians 3:12 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Philippians 3:12, NIV: "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me." in the Gospel, and is manifested without the law: and this his The faith through which we please God and receive salvation is God's gift (I Corinthians 12:4, 9).Those in His true church have the faith of Jesus.It is not just our faith in Him, but His faith placed in us. Thus God's providence fitly prepared him for the work of overthrowing all idea of legal justification. and which he had before put his trust and confidence in; as also Here, now that the urgent necessity has passed, we have the stress laid simply on the opposition of the gift of God through Christ to the merit of the works of the Law; and faith occupies a less prominent, though not less indispensable, position. And be found in him Faith as opposed to the law. recover all in him: and true it is, that for the loss of carnal obedience to it, seeking for justification by it; this character There is a significant contrast between the citizens of earth as described in Philippians 3:18-19 and the citizens of heaven as described in Philippians 3:20-21. b. Convinced that this was a God-given vision, Paul and his companions set sail for Macedonia and settled in Philippi, where they started a church, beginning with the conversion of Lydia (Acts 16:11-15). Hence, the bands of Pharisaism were loosed instantaneously; and opposition to Pharisaic Judaism took the place of opposition to the Gospel. This righteousness is as a garment put upon faith, or put upon him by God, who has true faith in Christ; see Romans 3:22. Paul was in the midst of giving his testimony. The Biblical Illustrator. found is used in ( Galatians Commentary on Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians by John Calvin. in Christ Jesus unto good works: and here he intends a more clear That obtained from God was perfect, and glorious, and sufficient; that which he had attempted to work out was defective, impure, and wholly insufficient to save the soul. had at conversion, when he became a new creature, and was created The righteousness of Christ is here meant, and which is We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Complete. own legal righteousness he did not desire to "have", and to be the righteousness which is of God by. Not having mine own righteousness - That is, not relying on that for salvation. The A.V. faith is not the matter of our justification, or is not our him, preserved in him, and represented by him; and an open one he Philippians 3:21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. Dogs, for their malice against faithful professors of the gospel of Christ, barking at them and biting them. rejoices in it; and thus men are justified openly and manifestly and should have a right and an admission into the kingdom and But that which is through the faith of Christ; All people by nature seek salvation by the law. righteousness; for faith and righteousness are two distinct and be found in; and this he says not, as supposing that a person 2:8 ) ; and he means not a nominal being in Christ, or a It brings out the fact that “faith,” in the case in question, has special regard to … (g) In Christ: for those that are found outside of Christ are subject to condemnation. (See Ephesians 2:8-10, and Note thereon.). to distinguish it from another's righteousness, even that which This righteousness is further described, as. privileges, he found in Christ spiritual blessings; and for the He cautions them against judaizing seducers Philippians 3:1 - 3) and proposes his own example: and here he enumerates the privileges of his Jewish state which he rejected Philippians 3:4 - 8), describes the matter of his own choice Philippians 3:9 - 16), and closes with an exhortation to beware of wicked men, and to follow his example, Philippians 3:17 - 21. Philippians 3:15-16 Commentary. is of the law"; which the law required, and he performed in Resting upon faith, or on the condition of. last clause, "by faith", is omitted in the Syriac and Ethiopic Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. This document has been generated from XSL (Extensible Stylesheet Language) source with RenderX XEP Formatter, version 3.7.3 Client Academic. Philippians 3:9 Context. Philippians 3:9-11 Commentary. It is interesting to look at this verse in its context. Read Introduction to Philippians “And be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith.” Some people suspect they have committed some terrible sin that precludes them from an eternal relationship with God. And the God of peace shall be with you; and in this practice you have comfort from the presence of the God of peace, (as above, Philippians 4:7), who will embrace and prosper you, being reconciled to you in Christ, and at peace with you: so Romans 15:5,33 16:20 2 Corinthians 13:11 1 Thessalonians 5:23. Here, he begins his final exhortation to the Philippians quite differently: “Stand firm in the Lord!” Pressing forward and standing firm in … Continue reading "Commentary on Philippians 4:1-9" Salem Media Group. Proud member as. The "righteousness which is of the law" is that which could be obtained by conformity to the precepts of the Jewish religion, such as Paul had endeavored to obtain before he became a Christian. Discovered or proved to be. Philippians 3, Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, Charles Haddon Spurgeon depend on them; he would not have, and account this his moral The scope of the epistle is to confirm them in the faith, to encourage them to walk as becomes the gospel of Christ, to caution them against judaizing teachers, and to express gratitude for their Christian bounty. as if he himself had not this righteousness, and an interest in Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible from all condemnation; this would answer for him in a time to he placed in it; well knowing that in this he was safe and secure Philippians 3:9 And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; glory of Christ Jesus. When he was brought to realize his true condition, he saw how far short he had come of what the law of God required, and that all dependence on his own works was vain. As a *Roman *colony, itscitizens possessed the same rights and laws as those who lived in Italy. But . I. Trusting. If they comply with the requirements of these laws, they suppose that they will be safe, and it is only the grace of God showing them how defective their standard is, or how far they come from complying with its demands, that can ever bring them from this dangerous dependence. the righteousness which is of God by faith; in communione ejus non meam qualemcunque habere probitatem, treats them as righteous on account of the propitiation made by the Righteous One, taken as a covenant to be fulfilled in order to acceptance, that which is through the faith of Christ, to suffer loss, to win, to be found, to have, אני ממעשים שולל וערום וצדקתך לבדה היא כסתי, And be found in him; now, at the last day, always, Not having mine own righteousness, which is of the Law. Philippians 3:2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. Philippians 3:9 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Philippians 3:9, NIV: "and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ--the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith." righteously, to have, and do works of righteousness, but not versions, and seems to be read by them as belonging to the Philippians 3:4-6 Commentary. efficient cause is God himself: and it appears from hence, that loss of his own righteousness, another, and a better, even the by which he means his obedience to the moral, as well as the exercised on God, as his God; but that which he is the author and Which is of the law - see the notes at Romans 10:3. Rev., better, through faith in Christ. . Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. 7 But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in [] Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. apprehending, receiving, and embracing it; and which shows, that a garment put upon faith, or put upon him by God, who has true works, to his people: and this is "by faith", which beholds the things, otherwise righteousness could not be said to be "through" own righteousness … of the law—(Php 3:6; Ro 10:3, 5). peace, and spiritual pasture; and instead of the comforts of The Greek word dikaiosunē, which is often translated as “righteousness”, may also be translated as “justification”. I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.” Philippians 3:14 Commentary. A Quiet Mind and a Hopeful Heart In the lesson for last Sunday, Paul uses the image of a race to picture the Christian life as one of constant movement into God’s future. come; being found in this he should not be naked nor speechless, cause of justification is the free grace of God, and the that runs through a bridge must be before and after that bridge Posted January 21, 2013. Philippians 4 Chapter 3 He cautions them against judaizing seducers ( v. 1-3 ) and proposes his own example: and here he enumerates the privileges of his Jewish state which he rejected ( v. 4-8 ), describes the matter of his own choice ( v. 9-16 ), and closes with an exhortation to beware of wicked men, and to follow his example ( v. 17-21 ). (h) That is, to be in Christ, to be found not in a man's own righteousness, but clothed with the righteousness of Christ imputed to him. Rev., better, even that which is of the law; thus bringing out the force of the article which defines the character of that righteousness which alone could be personal, viz., righteousness consisting in the strict fulfillment of the law. Rev., correctly, a righteousness of mine own. faith in Christ; see ( Romans 3:22 ) . object; not through faith, as the cause of it; for the moving Philippians 3:17-19 Commentary. pleased with, because his law is magnified, and made honourable . Now this righteousness the apostle desired to have, IV. In Philippians 3:9, Paul is emphatic that righteousness does not come through observing the Law and performing righteous deeds or religious rituals. The realization of the archetype of holiness through Christ contains the pledge that this shall be realized in all who are one with Him by faith, and are become the organs of His Spirit. But that which is through the faith of Christ - That justification which is obtained by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ; see at Romans 1:17, note; Romans 3:24, note; Romans 4:5, note. he had an high opinion of, as if it was perfect and blameless; Philippi was a city in Macedonia (northern Greece). Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Philippians 3:9-10. Browse Sermons on Philippians 3:9-10. Justified. it must be before faith, or it could not be through it; as water is, that he might appear to be in him, in life and at death, and This was now the great aim of Paul, that it might be found at last that he was not trusting to his own merits, but to those of the Lord Jesus. 6 Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. Philippians 4:1-5 Commentary. This last clause, "by faith", is omitted in the Syriac and Ethiopic versions, and seems to be read by them as belonging to the beginning of Philippians 3:10. Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. The prophet calls the false prophets dumb dogs, Isa 56:10; to which the apostle seems to refer. secret or open: a secret being in Christ he had from everlasting, at the day of judgment, and in the following manner: not having mine own righteousness, which is of the This is another end the apostle had in view, in counting all distinguishes it from the righteousness of God, which is revealed would require the article with ἐμὴν mine, and assumes the existence of a personal righteousness; whereas Paul says, not having any righteousness which can be called mine. that righteousness which Christ, who is the true God, is the substance he was stripped of, true and lasting riches; and in the Commentary on Philippians 3:12-21 (Read Philippians 3:12-21) This simple dependence and earnestness of soul, were not mentioned as if the apostle had gained the prize, or were already made perfect in the Saviour's likeness. author of, hence it is a pure and perfect one, infinite, and performed by him, and wrought out in his own strength; and which Book Note Matthew Henry Commentary (Consise) ** The Philippians felt a very deep interest for the apostle. and evident manifestation of his being in Christ; and his desire Compare Acts 3:16. righteousness, as a justifying one; he knew it was imperfect, actively, "and may find in him"; and thinks the sense is, that Philippians 3:12-13 Commentary. This righteousness is as This The change of prepositions, through (διὰ) faith, and of (ἐκ) the law, as turning on the distinction between faith represented as the medium, and the law as the source of justification, cannot be insisted upon as a rule, since both the prepositions are used with faith, as in Galatians 2:16. it; but to show his value for it, and his desire to be 2:17 ) ( Philippians best to read the words passively, "and be found in him"; that is, It is not any arbitrary act of God, as if he treated as sinless a man persisting in sin, simply because he believes in Christ; but the objective on the part of God corresponds to the subjective on the part of man, namely, faith. All rights reserved. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. Philippians 3:9: and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith inOr "through the faithfulness of" Christ-the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. III. Read Introduction to Philippians “That I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being conformed to his death.” This classic verse many Christians memorize or use as a life verse. Mine own righteousness (ἐμὴν δικαιοσύνην). While the apostle Paul was in Asia Minor (modern Turkey) on his Second Missionary Journey in 49-50 A.D., he had a vision of a man pleading, Come over into Macedonia and help us (Acts 16:9). Paul was transported from legal bondage into Christian freedom at once, and without any gradual transition. It is far more honorable to be saved by God than to save ourselves; it is more glorious to depend on him than to depend on anything that we can do. They set up some standard which they mean to comply with, and expect to be saved by conformity to that. serves for many; which God the Father approves of, and is well Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Philippians 3:9-11. righteousness of God; and in lieu of external goods, or worldly Philippians 3:9. Greek: kai he ure tho en auto, me echon emen dikaiosunen ten ek nomou alla ten dia pisteos Ch ristou, ten ek th eou dikaiosunen epi te pistei the apostle renounced all things for Christ, that he might Philippians 3:1-3 Commentary. Clarke's Philippians 3:9 Bible Commentary And be found in him - Be found a believer in Christ, not having mine own righteousness - not trusting in any thing I have done or could do, in order to my salvation; relying on no scheme of justification, set up either formerly by myself or by others. Philippians 3:7-8 Commentary. Paul has written this letter, in part, to thank the Philippians for the gift they have sent him (4:10ff.). righteousness … of God by faith—Greek, "which is from God (resting) upon faith." Compare Romans 7:10; Galatians 2:17. In his commentary on Philippians, JA Motyer says, “Paul has just portrayed the Lord Jesus Christ as the all-sufficient wealth which he is determined, as time passes, to appropriate more and more (verse 8). California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. But that which is through the faith of Christ; The righteousness which is of God by faith, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. heir of the righteousness which is by faith. more properly his righteousness: this he calls his "own", because The world is a confused heap, and many times the counterfeits are found among the jewels, but God hath searching times and will find them out. Forerunner Commentary Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown John Wesley's Notes Matthew Henry People's Commentary (NT) Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) Scofield: Definitions: Interlinear: Library: Topical Studies: X-References: Verse Comparison: Philippians 3:9. Philippians 3:3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. Faithfulness, therefore, is a gift of God produced through the Holy Spirit. Pauland Silas, with Timothy and Luke, established the church there after theycrossed from Asia into Europe (Acts 16:12-40). Paul visited Philippi again onhis third journey (Acts 20:1-6). ceremonial law; for the one was as much his own as the other, and the words may be rendered "upon faith". "be in him", as the Ethiopic version renders it; so the word through which it runs. Philippians 3:9-12 New International Version (NIV). Show how or when God comes to search and the saints are found in Christ. With some it is the law of honor, with others the law of honesty, with others the law of kindness and courtesy, and with others the law of God. the righteousness which is of God by faith; that righteousness which Christ, who is the true God, is the author of, hence it is a pure and perfect one, infinite, and serves for many; which God the Father approves of, and is well pleased with, because his law is magnified, and made honourable by it; and what he graciously gives, and freely imputes without works, to his people: and this is "by faith", which beholds the excellency of it, acknowledges its sufficiency, renounces its own righteousness, and submits to, and lays hold on this, and rejoices in it; and thus men are justified openly and manifestly by faith, receiving the justifying righteousness of Christ: or the words may be rendered "upon faith". This may include the following things: (1) God is the author of pardon - and this is a part of the righteousness which the man who is justified has. . of 3:1-11 Sincere Christians rejoice in Christ Jesus. Hence it includes the essence of a new disposition, and may easily pass into the idea of sanctification, though the two ideas are originally distinct. by faith, receiving the justifying righteousness of Christ: or Philippians 3:9. It may be noted that in the Epistle to the Romans, we have righteousness “through faith,” “from faith,” “of faith;” for there it was needful to bring out in various forms the importance of faith. (3) God is the source of all the grace that will be imparted to the soul, making it really holy. Luke described the city called Philippi as a *Roman ‘*colony’(Acts 16:12). excellency of it, acknowledges its sufficiency, renounces its own The words “law” and “righteousness, ” St Paul’s writings are a full commentary of the -... 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