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NASB | Philippians 2:12 ¶ So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 2:12 ¶ So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might offend God or discredit the name of Christ]. |
Bible Question:
Phil 2:12,13 1. What is meant by these verses? 2. Can a person lose his salvation based on these verses? |
Bible Answer: No, salvation cannot be lost, read John 10:27-30, and Luke 15:4-7, this passage takes care of thoes persons who say "Ah yes but you can take yourself out of His hand". We know that all these sheep are christians, because they have no need of repentance, as they have allready repented, including the one who wandered off, Jesus found him, he repented again, and was brought back and returned to the sheep fold, (Jesus's hand). Regarding Philippians 2:12, note that the first word is "Therefore", now whenever you come across this word, ask yourself, what is therefore there for, well it is asking you to regard the previous passage, in this case verses 5 to 11, and to apply same to yourself as explained in verse 13. Verses 5-11, explain how Jesus behaved towards His Father. You are required to adopt the same attitude, and verse 13 tells you how this is done. Note the word "you" is plural, but it can also be considered in the same way as Paul does in Gal 2:20, "Christ/God lives in me". Verse 13 tells you that it is God who is at work in you, both making His will known, and then It is He who does it, but He will only do it if you allow Him to do it. How to let Him do His will is explained by Jesus in John 5:19. and 30, also in John 14:8-10, especially verse 10. you may also find Acts 2:22, helpfull in this respect. I hope that the above is of help. |