A Salvation That Works
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What do you like/notice in this passage?
What do you learn about God in this passage?
What do you learn about people in this passage?
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What one thing will you take away from this passage and apply to your life?
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Introduction
If your salvation doesn’t work its not from God.
If your salvation doesn’t work its not from God.
Potential land mines: We are not talking about salvation that flows from works. We are saved by grace through faith alone.
God’s salvation works: meaning that it is effective but it also is active. It goes deep and transforms us.
Definition of a Disciple: A disciple is open and committed to following Jesus, being transformed by Jesus, and living on mission with Jesus.
Definition of a Disciple: A disciple is open and committed to following Jesus, being transformed by Jesus, and living on mission with Jesus.
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,
for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
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Explanation
“my beloved”
obeyed
“work out your own salvation”
“Fear and trembling”
“God who works in you”
“will and work for His good pleasure”
Illustration (you work bc Christ works in you)
Balance beam - God’s grace and human discipline (Visual)
Argumentation
Too far on the passive
Too far on the active
God desire us to seek to grow and be responsible for our actions while we continually recognize that it is his grace that empowers us for the journey.
Application
A salvation that works transforms...
A salvation that works transforms...
Philippians 2:
Do all things without grumbling or disputing,
that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.
Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.
Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me.
Your spirit of grumbling
Your spirit of grumbling
Your desire for God’s Word
Your desire for God’s Word
Your goals and purpose in life
Your goals and purpose in life
Your joy
Your joy
One Small Step: As you take the Lord’s Supper this morning, cultivate an attitude of thanksgiving for God’s salvation that works in you, transforming you into the image of Jesus.
One Small Step: As you take the Lord’s Supper this morning, cultivate an attitude of thanksgiving for God’s salvation that works in you, transforming you into the image of Jesus.