Bible Question:
This is a question about Phil. 3:11. What does Paul mean by the term "attain to the resurrection from the dead"? Was he worried about wheather or not he would be resurrected? I know he did not teach works salvation. So what is his point? FisH |
Bible Answer: When Paul, with reference to this out-resurrection out of the dead writes "If only I may attain," he is not expressing distrust in the power or love of God nor doubt as to his own salvation. Paul often rejoices in assurance of salvation (Rom.6:5,8;7:25;8:16,17, 35-39). In this assurance he was strengthened as the years went by (1 Tim.1:15-17). But he wrote it in the spirit of deep humility and commendable distrust in self. The words also imply earnest striving. |