What does the Bible say about working out salvation?
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The Bible teaches that we should work out our salvation with fear and trembling, acknowledging that it is God who works in us.
The concept of 'working out our salvation' is often misunderstood. In Philippians 2:12-13, Paul encourages believers to exercise their faith actively, but this does not imply that they can earn salvation through works. Ephesians 2:8-9 clarifies that salvation is a gift from God, not something we achieve through our efforts. Instead, working out salvation refers to the manifestation of the inward reality of salvation experienced by true Christians. As God transforms us, our lives should reflect that change in obedience and reverence, living joyfully and intentionally as children of God.
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