Philippians 3:3
[Paul argued that everyone who experienced the regenerating power of the resurrected Christ is a true child of God because of the nature of worship, the object of esteem, and the impulse of judgment.]The Nature of the Believer’s Worship
who worship by the Spirit of God—Phil. 3:3
But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.—John 4:23
In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.—Romans 8:26, 27
[A true child of God is qualified to render acceptable service through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.]The Object of the Believer’s Esteem
glory in Christ Jesus—Philippians 3:3
[A true child of God’s pride and joy in living comes not from personal accomplishment but through a deep sense of privilege and thankfulness in Jesus Christ.]and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,—1 Peter 1:8
The Impulse of the Believer’s Judgment
put no confidence in the flesh—Philippians 3:3
[A true child of God makes decisions based not on self-impulses but through the inner working of God.]“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.”—Ephesians 5:31
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.—John 1:14
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.—Galatians 2:20