Section 2
before, I pursue toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." Here we see that Paul did not reckon himself to have laid hold of the out-resurrection already. However, he pursued toward the goal, the goal of the out- resurrection, for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
THE GOAL AND THE PRIZE
There is a difference between the goal and the prize. Paul pursued toward the goal for the prize of God's high calling. Every calling has a purpose with a goal. What are the purpose and goal of God's high calling? The expression "high calling" used here does not mean that the calling is high; it means that this calling is from above, that is, from the heavens. Literally translated, the Greek means "the above calling." In Hebrews 3:1 Paul uses the term "heavenly calling." The out- resurrection is both the purpose and the goal of God's heavenly calling. Therefore, if we consider Philippians 3:10-14 carefully, we shall realize that the out-resurrection is Paul's subject.
The term "out-resurrection" is found in the Bible only in Philippians 3:11. The Greek prefix ek means "out." Here Paul adds this prefix to the