Foundations of Truth
with Dr. Timothy Mann
What If Your Best Achievements Are Holding You Back
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
How can we pray for you? Text us and tell us how the episode helped you, as well. Paul had the right pedigree, the right education, the right reputation and the kind of rule keeping that looked bulletproof. Then he met Jesus, opened the books on his life, and concluded he was spiritually bankrupt. That’s the jolt at the heart of Philippians 3, and it’s where we go with Dr. Timothy Mann as he traces Paul’s radical revaluation of what counts as gain and what counts as loss.We talk through the credentials Paul once trusted and why outward religion can still miss the inward reality of sin. We dig into what it means to “gain Christ,” why Paul calls his former treasures rubbish, and why Christianity is not merely doctrine or denomination but a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Along the way, we explain the doctrine of imputation in clear terms: our sin placed on Christ at the cross and Christ’s righteousness credited to our account by faith, not by works righteousness.Then the message gets uncomfortably practical. If you measure yourself against other people, you will land in pride or despair, and neither can produce lasting joy. Paul points us to a better standard and a better treasure, then he invites us into ongoing growth: knowing the power of Christ’s resurrection, the fellowship of his sufferings, and a life that keeps pressing on because Jesus first laid hold of us.If this challenged you, share it with a friend who’s tired of performative faith, and subscribe so you don’t miss the next message. After you listen, leave a review and tell us: what “gain” do you need to stop counting on today?Support the showSubscribe to the show for bonus episodes!Visit the Firm Foundation Website HEREPurchase Pastor Tim's Book "Saved: Understanding God's Work In Us" at these retailers-Xulon Press Amazon Barnes and Noble Books A Million Thrift Books Book Shop
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