Note 23 at Phil. 3:11: Paul is now stating that he is looking forward to the resurrection that will bring him into complete conformity to the likeness of Jesus Christ. Vincent's Word Studies states that this expression "If by any means" is not an expression of doubt on Paul's part but rather a statement of humility (Vol. 3, p. 448). Paul is not speaking of the general resurrection of both the just and the unjust, but rather is emphasizing the resurrection of the believer out from among the dead.

Note 24 at Phil. 3:11: What did Paul mean? Was Paul saying that he hadn't received salvation yet? Was he insecure in his place in Christ so that he couldn't know until the resurrection day whether or not he would be accepted? Certainly not! That's the way some people view salvation but that was not Paul's perspective (see note 25 at Eph. 1:14, p. 1098).

The word "attain" was translated from the Greek word KATANTAO, which means "arrive at." Paul is saying that he hadn't arrived at the resurrection of the just yet, but that didn't mean that he hadn't begun. Salvation is the present tense possession of every born-again believer, but there is a future tense fulfillment that will be consummated at the resurrection of the just (see ref. b, this page). As long as we hold fast to our profession of faith (Heb. 10:23; see note 4 at 1 Cor. 15:2, p. 954), our place in the resurrection is secure.

Note 25 at Phil. 3:11: This word "resurrection" was translated from the Greek word EXANASTASIS, which is only used here in the New Testament. It is very similar to the Greek word ANASTASIS, which is translated "resurrection" 38 times in the New Testament. However, this word has the preposition EK added to it, which gives it the meaning of "out of" or "from" among the dead.

So, Paul is not speaking of the general resurrection in which even the unbelievers will participate. He is speaking of the "out resurrection" from the dead which only those who have saving faith in Christ will experience.