Choices: Choose Your God Carefully

Choose Your God Carefully

Choices

February 12, 2023

Dr. Clayton Chisum

Philippians 3:2 NLT

2 Peter 2:1 NLT

Philippians 3:3-4 NLT

The ones who have real faith are those who rely on Jesus, not religion.

Matthew 22:37-40 NLT

James 2:10 NLT

The choice is presented to us all, to choose the law or to choose Jesus.

Philippians 3:5-6 NLT

Philippians 3:7-9 NLT

Are you going to choose…

– “I have to”

Or a – “I want to”

Your is

Choose your carefully

Galatians 2:16 NLT

Philippians 3:15 NLT

Boasting in your religion leads to death. Boasting in Christ leads to life.

Ephesians 2:8-9 NLT

Discussion Questions:

1. Why is there so much confusion between the Old Testament laws and the New Testament?
2. In the passage today, Paul lays out the difference between religion and a relationship. What is the difference? What is your experience with the two?
3. Have you experienced “check-box Christianity” (where the extent of your spiritual life is just making sure you check off the boxes you’re supposed to do)?
4. Why does it sometimes seem easier to do “check-box Christianity” rather than pursue a relationship with Jesus?
5. The sermon ended with this statement — “CHOOSE YOUR GOD CAREFULLY.” What are the differing results of this decision?

Devotionals and Studies over the book of Philippians

The Bible Project: How to Read Philippians (RightNow Media)

Philippians with Michael Defazio (RightNow Media)

Philippians: True and Lasting Joy (YouVersion)

A Week with the Philippians (YouVersion)