Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. Hold firmly to the word of life; then, on the day of Christ’s return, I will be proud that I did not run the race in vain and that my work was not useless. But I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God, just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you to share that joy. Yes, you should rejoice, and I will share your joy. Philippians 2:12-18 NLT
Paul doesn’t say…
1. Work for your salvation
2. Work toward your salvation
3. Work to keep your salvation
Our Salvation consists of three parts.
1, In the past you were Justified and saved from the penalty of sin.
2.In the presents you are being sanctified and saved from the power of sin.
3. In the future you will be glorified and saved from the presence of sin.
What does God want to work in US?
1. The attitude of a Christian
2. The behavior of a Christian
3. The communication of a Christian
Memory Verse
Work out your salvation with fear and trembling for it is God who works in you to Will and act in order to fulfill his good purpose
Philippians 2:12 b-13
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