Working out, Working In
Paul’s letter to the Philippians, chapter 2, verses 12 to 30
12-13 So then, my dearest friends, as you have always followed my advice—and that not only when I was present to give it—so now that I am far away be keener than ever to work out the salvation that God has given you with a proper sense of awe and responsibility. For it is God who is at work within you, giving you the will and the power to achieve his purpose.
Philippians 2:12-13 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) The New Testament in Modern English by J.B Phillips copyright © 1960, 1972 J. B. Phillips. Administered by The Archbishops’ Council of the Church of England. Used by Permission.
- Not “work for your salvation”, but rather “work out your salvation (grow in it, display it) as God “is at work within you”. We are not alone! Verses 12-13.
- Shine like stars, brighter than the darkness around. Verses 14-16.
- 3 Portraits
- Paul – happiness and joy are to think of ourselves as smaller and of less significance. Verses 17-18
- Timothy – who looks out for the Jesus’ interests, and so for others too. Verses 19-24
- Epaphroditus – who put his life on the line for the Gospel. Verses 25-30
