Philippians 2:12-13 (NIV)

12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.

I.        Introduction:

II.      Assume An Active Role in Salvation: Man Working Out Salvation

A.      An Active Role With A Singular Goal

B.      An Active Role With A Serious Investment

C.      An Active Role With A Steady Obedience

D.      An Active Role With A Significant Absence

1.       Accustomed to A Presence

2.       Confronted With An Absence

a)       Anticipating Separation

b)       Requiring Diligence

E.       An Active Role With A Serious Attitude

1.       With Fear

2.       With Trembling

III.   Appreciate An Active Partner in Salvation: God Working In Salvation

A.      God Active In A Powerful Operation

B.      God Active In A Personal Operation

C.      God Active In A Purposeful Operation

1.       Men Willing To Obey

2.       Men Able To Obey

IV.    Conclusion: