Atascadero Bible Church
Work Out Your Salvation
Philippians 2:12
Locations & Times
Atascadero Bible Church
6225 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422, United States
Sunday 6:00 AM
5 truths about the effort it takes to grow.
I. Be Selfless (So then, 2:12a)
II. Personalize your Love (my beloved 2:12b)
III. Be Obedient (just as you have always obeyed, 2:12c)
IV. Integrity When Nobody is Watching (not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, 2:12d)
V. Remember the Consequences of Sin (work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 2:12e)
Discussion Questions
1. There is a tension here between the law “rules” and grace “freedom.” Biblically, how do rules actually give us more freedom?
2. "The one who says he abides in [Christ] ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked." (1 John 2:6) What does selflessness do for others? We don’t love perfect people and we don’t love perfectly…. Read Phil. 3:12-14
3. Obedience training for dogs is more consistency training for pet owners. How do we train ourselves in obedience spiritually? (note habits and consistency)
4. Human (sin) nature - We are inclined to justify wrong behavior, we tend to blame other people, and we often blame our circumstances for our failures. How do we develop integrity in our walk with God?
5. Discuss the fear and trembling part of sin, and read 1 John 1:8-9 & 1 Tim. 6:11-12.
2. "The one who says he abides in [Christ] ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked." (1 John 2:6) What does selflessness do for others? We don’t love perfect people and we don’t love perfectly…. Read Phil. 3:12-14
3. Obedience training for dogs is more consistency training for pet owners. How do we train ourselves in obedience spiritually? (note habits and consistency)
4. Human (sin) nature - We are inclined to justify wrong behavior, we tend to blame other people, and we often blame our circumstances for our failures. How do we develop integrity in our walk with God?
5. Discuss the fear and trembling part of sin, and read 1 John 1:8-9 & 1 Tim. 6:11-12.