WHATEVER HAPPENS Part Three Working Out With God

WHATEVER HAPPENS Part Three: Working Out With God

Philippians 1: 27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.

Philippians 2: 12– 16 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, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

Philippians 2: 12– 16 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. ” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

The Tension Between… Divine Sovereignty & Human Responsibility

Philippians 2: 12– 16 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, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.

AUGUSTINE, CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHER “We will, but God works the will in us. We work, therefore, but God works the working in us”

God Works In You So You Can Work It Out With Him

More Fear And Trembling Holy fear… is God-given, enabling [people] to reverence God’s authority, obey his commandments and hate and shun all form of evil. (New Bible Dictionary)

Psalms 147: 11 the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love

Less Grumbling And Arguing We watch what we are saying, how we are saying, and why we are saying it.

Philippians 2: 14 -16 a. Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation. ” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life…

Questions 1. Who in your life stands out as one who cooperates with God’s work in his/her life? 2. What is something you want to truly be known for? 3. What is one thing God is working in you right now? How can you work with Him?