In sharing his own testimony, Paul makes clear that true salvation is found in Christ alone.

• The delusion of a self-made salvation (7-8)
  • Salvation based on your own achievements will leave you spiritually bankrupt
  • Christ is the decisive difference maker
• The authenticity of a Christ-made salvation (9-11)
  • Justification - Righteousness through faith in Christ (v9)
  • Sanctification - Walking in union with Christ (v10)
  • Glorification - Bodily resurrection with Christ (v11)