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B. WHEN DOES THIS “WORKING OUT” OCCUR?
Phil 2:12b “just as you’ve always obeyed” (also I Jn 2:19)

C. WHY SHOULD THEY “WORK OUT” THEIR SALVATION?
Phil 2:12c “not only when I am present, but now even more in my absence”

D. WHAT IS GOD TELLING THEM TO DO?
Phil 2:12a “work (carry) out your own salvation”

E. HOW CAN THEY “WORK OUT” THEIR SALVATION?
Phil 2:12a “with fear and trembling.” (also II Cor 7:14-15; Eph 6:5-6; Heb 12:29; Ps 2:11; Is 19:6)

So you say, PREACHER, I CAN’T. I’ll fail at living like this, I’ve tried, I don’t have the ability, knowledge or skill; I don’t have faith; I’m discouraged. This don’t miss the other side of the coin; human perseverance must be blended with Divine empowerment

II. THE SAVIOR WORKING ‘IN’ SALVATION

A. WHO IS PAUL ADDRESSING?
Phil 2:13a “For it is God”

B. WHEN DOES THIS “WORKING IN” OCCUR?
Phil 2:13b “Who is the One working in you” (also Mt 25:24-30)

C. WHAT IS GOD TELLING US TO DO?
Phil 2:13c “both to will and to work”

D. WHY SHOULD GOD DO THIS?
Phil 2:13d “according to [His] good pleasure.”

E. HOW IS SALVATION WORKED IN?