An Intimate Relationship With Jesus

Introduction

1. The Value, of an Intimate Relationship with Jesus, in - v. 08
   a. Paul has been talking in this context, about things that men count most valuable
   b. Paul talked about physical advantages such as circumcision, and many other rituals, that many people thought were valuable
   c. Paul now views this value in the text, in this way
2. The Basis of an Intimate Relationship with Jesus - vs. 09
   a. The key to Paul's epistles is, “in Christ”
   b. The righteousness which comes from God, on the basis of faith, leads us to a most close and most intimate relationship
3. The Result of an Intimate Relationship with Jesus - vs. 10-11
   a. Paul tells us in the text, that there is an immediate desire
   b. That leads us to that ultimate desire
   Conclusion