Need we repeat that Hebrews does not minister to the church which is the body of

Christ? What we have learned is that there is a parallel in the ways of God with His

redeemed people, whether they are members of the bride or the body, the kingdom or the

church. And as the principle of Hebrews has been so fully developed, it is necessary that

we should acquaint ourselves with it, so that we shall perceive the true place which

Philippians has in regard to the church.

The hope of the church cannot be taught from Philippians. There is no room for the

words, "If by any means I might attain" in connection with our blessed hope. Philippians

deals with those things which accompany salvation, and is therefore rightly associated

with a prize, with pursuing, with examples.

Here for the moment we must stay. We hope to give further notes on this important

theme, and to analyse, with some degree of fullness, the important words that are

translated, "the resurrection of the dead", "this vile body" and other related expressions.

To some, this article and its fellows may seem devoid of "life" and spiritual

application. This we leave to the Lord Himself, our part being to put the Word of truth in

as clear a light as grace will permit, and to look to God to give the increase.