The Excellency Of The Knowledge Of Christ
THE EXCELLENCY OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST
Scripture Reading: Phil. 3:5-8
In Philippians 3:8 Paul says, "I count also all things to be loss on account of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord." In this booklet we shall consider the excellency of the knowledge of Christ.
THE CONTRAST BETWEEN THE LAW AND CHRIST
As Paul was writing 3:5-8, he was no doubt mindful of the contrast between the law and Christ. Paul had much experience both with Christ and with the law. Through his experi ence, he gained a full knowledge both of Christ and of the law.
The law and Christ are two major factors in the composition of the Bible. In a sense, the Old Testament is composed mainly with the law as a basic factor. It may be regarded as a book of the law. The New Testament, on the contrary, is composed with Christ as the basic and governing