If you were with us two weeks ago, you remember that we spent quite a bit of time taking an in-depth look at one of the classic texts of Scripture on the doctrine of sanctification. Philippians 2:12 and 13 is one of the most frequently referenced, discussed, and debated passages of Scripture on the subject of the believer’s pursuit of practical holiness. And that’s in large part because of the profound and detailed insight that it provides on an issue that has caused much confusion for Christians throughout the history of the church. And we mentioned that the doctrine of sanctification is something that we can’t afford to be confused about, because it’s where we all live. We all live in between the time of our past justification and our future glorification—in the present pursuit of Christlikeness. And so we need to get this right. If we are concerned to conduct ourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel, if we desire to please the Lord in all respects, if it’s our ambition to put the sanctifying power of Christ on display, then we need to be clear on how we go about growing in holiness.
And as we saw two weeks ago, Philippians 2:12 and 13 helps us with just that. In that text Paul writes, “So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only but now much more in absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” And in just those two short verses, we were able to mine out seven key truths regarding the doctrine of sanctification. Martyn Lloyd-Jones rightly calls these verses...
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Mike Riccardi serves as the Pastor of Local Outreach Ministries at Grace Community Church, which includes overseeing Fundamentals of the Faith classes, eight foreign language outreach Bible studies, and evangelism in nearby jails, rehab centers, and in the local neighborhood....
