Subject: Teacher, when were the 11 rebaptized? |
Bible Note: Dear One, Here is a repost of my response to a recent question on Phil.2:12-13 "Phil.2:12 is dealing with the fact that believers are responsible for their Christian conduct and should be followed and thereby understood by verse 13.Verse 12 and 13 constitute one sentence. It would not be grammatically correct to interpret verse 12 apart from the context of verse 13. The last half of this sentence forces us to recognize that believers do not produce their own salvation; this is the exclusive work of God. The emphasis in the previous verse, the first part of this sentence, was on the responsibilty of believers, while the emphasis in this verse, the last part of the sentence, is entirely on what God does! God is the one working (Gr.energon)in you, and literally means "working in, producing in, and accomplishing in you". The present participle here means that God is the one continuously energizing" I hope this clarifies. BradK |