We Can Rejoice in the Lord Because We Have Salvation

(Philippians 2:12-18)

A Quick Review

• This lesson represents our 10th installment in this series of lessons. So far we have learned that we can rejoice in the Lord because:

– We are saints (1:1)– God continually works in our lives (1:6)– We are partakers of grace (1:7)– Our love is abounding (1:9-11)– God works all things out for our good (1:12-18)– We have a purpose in life (1:19-26)– We can grow in our faith (1:27-30)– We have the blessing of unity (2:1-4)– We have the honor of possessing humility (2:5-11)

We Can Rejoice in the Lord Because We Have Salvation

• What is salvation?

• How is our salvation made possible?

• How do we secure our salvation?

• What benefit is there to obtaining salvation?

What Is Salvation?

• Salvation is described in many ways in Scripture. Salvation is:

– A release from the bondage of sin (John 8:31,32; Galatians 1:3,4)

– A redemption of the soul leading to eternal life (Ephesians 1:7)

– A reconciliation with God (Colossians 1:19-22)

– A resurrection of the soul after being dead in our sin (Ephesians 2:1-7)

How Is Our Salvation Made Possible?

• The Bible tells us that our salvation is made possible by the gospel message. (Romans 1:16; I Corinthians 15:1-4)

• The Bible also tells us that our salvation is made possible by grace. (Titus 2:11-14; 3:7)

• The Bible plainly states that our salvation is made possible only through Jesus (Acts 4:12) and the reception of the Word (James 1:21).

How Is Our Salvation Secured?

• First of all, our salvation is secured through obedience. (2:12; Hebrews 5:9)

• Second, our salvation is secured by way of approaching it with an attitude of fear and trembling. (2:12)

• And third, our salvation is secured by holding fast to the word of life. (2:16; I Corinthians 15:1,2; Colossians 1:23)

What Benefit Is There to Salvation?

• We can become blameless. (2:15)

• We can become harmless. (2:15)

• We can become children of God. (2:15)

• We can become without fault. (2:15)

• We can shine as lights. (2:15)

• We can rejoice in the day of Christ. (2:16)

• We can rejoice with others. (2:18)