Philippians 2:12
June 11th 2017, 2nd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
June 11th 2017, 2nd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
This verse doesn't say that their salvation is insufficient. They were saved, as it is written "to the saints at Philippi". Still Paul said this so that they would be sanctified more and more.
Firstly, it should be done as individual. Because faith is an individual thing, one need to face God individually, be treated and be sanctified.
Secondly, it should be done as the body of the Lord. Although faith is an individual thing, we have been joined to the church by the Lord's will. Therefore, we need to encourage one another and to be sanctified as a community.
Thirdly, it should be done with fear and trembling. We should not set aside the grace of salvation given from God, but we need to be sanctified by responding to God's grace with awe.
To work out one's salvation is what all Christians should do. Let us continue to work out our salvation together, not taking it as somebody else's problem.
Firstly, it should be done as individual. Because faith is an individual thing, one need to face God individually, be treated and be sanctified.
Secondly, it should be done as the body of the Lord. Although faith is an individual thing, we have been joined to the church by the Lord's will. Therefore, we need to encourage one another and to be sanctified as a community.
Thirdly, it should be done with fear and trembling. We should not set aside the grace of salvation given from God, but we need to be sanctified by responding to God's grace with awe.
To work out one's salvation is what all Christians should do. Let us continue to work out our salvation together, not taking it as somebody else's problem.
<The Verse of the Bible>
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,
Philippians 2:12 (NIV)
