Phili

Philippians 2:12-16

How to work out God"s "good purpose"

Do all things without grumbling or disputing why would this be important?

v14

Vs.16

• "Holding fast the word of life " is referring to giving the Gospel of Christ to others
• "Day of Christ"is referring to the Rapture when the Savior returns and meets us in the air
• Paul"s boasting was not from selfish ambition, but from concern for God's honor

How can the way we treat each other benefit the world?

v15

2:12-16

Theology on faith

Vs.

"Work out your salvation with fear and trembling"

v12

Review

Paul

James

What is Paul saying:

• To "work out"means to put into practice what God had worked in them by His Spirit

"It is in the grid of everyday life that our salvation is put into action"

LAC

• Meaning to the individual

• Meaning to the assembly

The work that we do is for God's good pleasure

• "with fear and trembling" the work to be done with complete trust in God

What is the letter about ?

• This means obeying God with a deep reverence and fear

v13

Read 2:5-11

What's the attitude that Paul calls them to have?

2;5

What does it mean to say Jesus "emptied Himself"?