Philippians 2:12-13 (NASB)
12 So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.
Theme: God commands believers to work out what He has worked in them
Two Reminders and an Encouragement to working out what God has worked in you
Reminders
Reminder 1 – It is possible for Christians to be displeasing to God
Reminder 2 – It is possible for Christians to be pleasing to God
Encouragement – The Holy Spirit, Understanding His work
– Holiness by Holy Spirit power
– He infuses us with His power to battle sin
– The Holy Spirit is Light
– He is a lamp to illumine God’s Word
– The Holy Spirit shines as a light into the darkness of our heart
– The Holy Spirit helps to see the glory of Christ more clearly
– Gospel centered effort
– It reminds us how grateful we should be
– It encourages us in sanctification by reminding us of the truth of who we are
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