1. Studies in Philippians(11) Work out your own Salvation Philippians 2:12

2. As you have always obeyed (12)
Having called for unity and humility, even following the example of Jesus, Paul continues to express confidence that they WANT to obey
As when he was present – consider example – Philippians 2:14-15
Now in my absence – a desire to HEAR they were doing the right thing. Character is revealed when one is not around – Matthew 24:45-47

3. Work out your own salvation (12)
This does not dismiss God’s part – Our salvation is not meritorious works forgave sins
God’s part is primary – His grace – Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:24, 2 Timothy 1:9
His grace calls for our obedience - cf. Noah – Genesis 6:8 Crossing the Red Sea – Exodus 14:13 Jericho – Joshua 6:2
Philippians 2:13

4. We have a part in our salvation
Work out your own salvation (12)
We have a part in our salvation
In becoming a Christian, we have a part – something we are to do Ephesians 2:8-9
Even as Christians, 2 Peter 1:5ff, we ADD to our faith, note vs

5. We have an individual part in our salvation
Work out your own salvation (12)
We have an individual part in our salvation
There are matters only you can take care of
Galatians 6:5 2 Corinthians 5:10

6. This does NOT mean we can create our own way to salvation
Work out your own salvation (12)
This does NOT mean we can create our own way to salvation
We must respect God’s pattern! Proverbs 14:12 Luke 16:15
Note Paul’s previous example of obedience – Christ Jesus – Philippians 2:8
A mind we are to imitate – 2:5

7. How to work out our salvation
We must work at it
Diligence – 2 Timothy 2:15 2 Peter 1:5, etc.

8. How to work out our salvation
This work is a present condition
It is something we are doing now
This also implies that we can quit doing it or fail to complete the task and face consequences 1 Corinthians 9:27 Hebrews 10:38-39

9. How to work out our salvation
This work is about finishing what we have started
“Work out” – to accomplish something, to cause a task to be completed Corinthians 4:17 - working, - 2 Corinthians 7:11, 9:11, Romans 5:3, James 1:3 - produces (producing) - Ephesians 6:13 – having done all
1 Peter 1:9 – Receiving the end of your faith…

10. How to work out our salvation
It involves proper attitudes
“Therefore” – Paul appeals to previous thoughts – the attitude of humility 2:3-4, 5-11
The heart – Matthew 5:8, 22:37

11. How to work out our salvation
It involves obedience
“as you have always obeyed”
Philippians 1:27
Matthew 7:21, Luke 6:46

12. How to work out our salvation
With fear and trembling
A proper respect for God. Godliness & reverence
Hebrews 12: Corinthians 7:1 1 Peter 3:15
Trembling is the realization of eternal consequences if we fail – Hebrews 2:3-4

13. How to work out our salvation
Further developed in vs
Work reverently - 12 Work confidently - 13 Work willingly - 14 Work blamelessly - 15 Work steadfastly - 16 Work cheerfully

14. Work out your own salvation Philippians 2:12
Are you working out your salvation?
Work out your own salvation Philippians 2:12