Work Out Your Own Salvation

Philippians 2:12

Some say this means:

Each person decides for himself what is right or wrong– Galatians 1:6-12

We can work to “earn” our salvation– Romans 3:20

We can’t “earn” salvation but must obey– True; but is this the complete thought here?

Meaning of “work out”

Strong: “to work fully, that is, accomplish; by implication to finish”

Bring to completionThey had done well when Paul was

present; now, he says, bring your salvation to completion

Paul was an example – 4:9

Note what Paul had done– Philippians 3:1-11

What must he now do?– Philippians 3:12-15– Forget that which is behind

Cannot rest on past accomplishments!

– Press on to the goal

Paul was successful!

2 Timothy 4:6-8Paul had “worked out” his salvation

– He had “finished the course”Available to all who “love his

appearing”

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Hear the gospel Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17)Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37)Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30)Confess faith in Christ (Matthew

10:32)Baptized for remission of sins (Acts

2:38)Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)