Is Paul’s hope to “attain the resurrection from the dead” in Philippians 3:11 scientifically plausible in light of modern evidence against bodily resurrection?

Does the promise that Jesus will transform “our lowly bodies” in Philippians 3:21 conflict with established biological and medical understanding of human mortality?

How can Paul’s view of all his achievements as “loss” in Philippians 3:7–8 be reconciled with other Bible passages that stress the value of good works and moral responsibility?

Does Paul’s emphasis on “citizenship in heaven” in Philippians 3:20 undermine the Bible’s instructions (like in Romans 13:1–7) to respect and submit to earthly governments?

1. What are the false teachings Paul warns against in Philippians 3:1-3?

2. How does Paul's view of his own religious credentials challenge societal values?

3. How does the concept of righteousness through faith differ from righteousness through works?

4. In what ways have you found the worth of knowing Christ surpassing everything else in your life?

5. What does it mean to "press on toward the goal" in your daily life?

6. How can you live up to what you have already attained in Christ?

7. How can we apply the principle of forgetting what lies behind and straining toward what is ahead?

8. How does the concept of heavenly citizenship influence your perspective on your role in society?

9. How does anticipating Christ's return impact your daily decisions and actions?

10. How does Paul's perspective on his physical body inform our understanding of physical versus spiritual priorities?

11. In what ways are you tempted to put confidence in the flesh, and how can you shift that confidence to faith in Christ?

12. How does knowing your citizenship is in heaven impact your interaction with worldly issues?

13. How does the hope of bodily transformation inspire you in your Christian walk?

14. How can you encourage others to live as citizens of heaven?

15. What worldly accolades or accomplishments are challenging for you to view as "rubbish" compared to the worth of knowing Christ?

16. How can you strive to know Christ better in your daily life?

17. How does the principle of "pressing on toward the goal" affect your approach to challenges and setbacks?

18. How does the idea of living as a heavenly citizen influence your attitudes and actions in your community?

19. What practical steps can you take to ensure that your mind is set on heavenly, not earthly things?

20. How does the concept of the transformation of our bodies into glorious bodies like Christ's affect your view of aging, illness, or physical hardships?