Philippians Chapter 3, Part 1

Why Paul Matters: Rethinking Apostolic Authority and the Birth of Spiritual Christianity

In this episode of I Don’t Get the Bible, Shawn and Delaney dig into Philippians 3, focusing on Paul’s teachings about spiritual circumcision and the rejection of material religion. They explore Paul’s harsh critique of religious legalism, his unique apostolic authority, and how his writings form the foundation of Christianity for Gentiles. The conversation covers why Paul’s experience with the resurrected Christ is essential for understanding spiritual Christianity today, how modern Christian authority often misrepresents that foundation, and why the shift from law to spirit should guide how believers live now. The episode also raises challenging questions about how personal spiritual experiences, like Paul’s, are often dismissed today—even though they were essential in the New Testament.