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    This document provides encouragement and guidance on living obediently as Christians. It discusses: 1) Being obedient to God, like Timothy and Epaphroditus, and avoiding complaining. 2) Understanding that salvation is a cooperative effort between God, who works in us, and ourselves, as we work to manifest that salvation externally through obedience. 3) Avoiding both legalism, which relies on works alone, and licentiousness, which uses grace as an excuse to sin, and instead living disciplined lives guided by God's grace. 4) Not grumbling but instead being thankful, praying, and giving thanks in all circumstances as God's will.

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    This document provides encouragement and guidance on living obediently as Christians. It discusses: 1) Being obedient to God, like Timothy and Epaphroditus, and avoiding complaining. 2) Understanding that salvation is a cooperative effort between God, who works in us, and ourselves, as we work to manifest that salvation externally through obedience. 3) Avoiding both legalism, which relies on works alone, and licentiousness, which uses grace as an excuse to sin, and instead living disciplined lives guided by God's grace. 4) Not grumbling but instead being thankful, praying, and giving thanks in all circumstances as God's will.

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    This document provides encouragement and guidance on living obediently as Christians. It discusses: 1) Being obedient to God, like Timothy and Epaphroditus, and avoiding complaining. 2) Understanding that salvation is a cooperative effort between God, who works in us, and ourselves, as we work to manifest that salvation externally through obedience. 3) Avoiding both legalism, which relies on works alone, and licentiousness, which uses grace as an excuse to sin, and instead living disciplined lives guided by God's grace. 4) Not grumbling but instead being thankful, praying, and giving thanks in all circumstances as God's will.

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    D12 – 2020.04.03 1.

    Be obedient
    Ministry is like a bicycle We are by nature not obedient
    – the time you stop working is when you fall.
    Obedience brings blessing
    Last week: Ptr Ricky
    v.12 – “as you have always obeyed”
    Selflessness
    Timothy & Epaphroditus Joshua 1:8
    8Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your
    Timothy mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you
    Philippians 2:20-22 may be careful to do everything written in it. Then
    20I have no one else like him, who takes a you will be prosperous and successful.
    genuine interest in your welfare.
    21For everyone looks out for his own interests, not Luke 6:46
    those of Jesus Christ. 46“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do
    22But you know that Timothy has proved himself, what I say?
    because as a son with his father he has served
    with me in the work of the gospel. 2. Work out (Do your part)
    v.12b - continue to work out your salvation with fear
    Epaphroditus and trembling
    Philippians 2:25
    25But I think it is necessary to send back to you Fear & Trembling
    Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker and You love your wife, you do not fear wife, but fear
    fellow soldier, who is also your messenger, displeasing her
    whom you sent to take care of my needs.
    Question:
    1. what does “work out your salvation” mean to
    Philippians 2:12~18 you?
    12Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always 2. Is it us who works or is it GOD?
    obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much
    more in my absence—continue to work out your Illustrations:
    salvation with fear and trembling, miner (mountain filled w/ gold, mining)
    13for it is God who works in you to will and to act farmer (bountiful harvest, farming)
    according to his good purpose. - GOD is at work inside us
    - Our work is to bring out that beauty inside of
    14Do everything without complaining or arguing, us to the outside (show)
    15so that you may become blameless and pure,
    children of God without fault in a crooked and GOD is at work in us, GOD initiates for us even to
    depraved generation, in which you shine like stars will & work
    in the universe
    16as you hold out the word of life—in order that I Ephesians 2:8-9
    may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through
    labor for nothing. faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of
    17But even if I am being poured out like a drink God - 9not by works, so that no one can boast.
    offering on the sacrifice and service coming from
    your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. 2 Extremes of understanding GOD’s grace
    18So you too should be glad and rejoice with me. 1. Legalism (ligalismo)
    Legalism - strict adherence, or the principle of strict
    Discussion questions: adherence, to law or prescription, especially to the
    1. How can we avoid grumbling yet remain letter rather than the spirit.
    realistic about the situation? Theology - the doctrine that salvation is gained
    - Suggest, pray, trust GOD through good works. the judging of conduct in
    2. How can I encourage others not to grumble? terms of adherence to precise laws.
    - Be thankful ; it a sin to grumble, so it is not
    an option
    3. How can I be sure I am going to Heaven?
    a. Adherence to the Law is an end to itself – Numbers 11:1
    separates the believer form GOD. (there is 1Now the people complained about their hardships
    no love, no joy, no life, or passion) in the hearing of the LORD, and when he heard
    Follows the letter but not the Spirit them his anger was aroused. Then fire from the
    Ex. Driving at speed limit LORD burned among them and consumed some of
    b. Adding our rules to GOD’s rules and treats the outskirts of the camp.
    them as divine. (Pharisees)
    When you grumble, you grumble against GOD
    2. Licentiousness (kahalayan,kalokohan)
    Wrong belief: 1 Peter 2:23
    – “we are under grace, so we can do anything!” 23When they hurled their insults at him, he did not
    Truth: retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats.
    – GOD’s grace causes us to deny ourselves & Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges
    worldly desires justly. (Peter speaking of The Lord JESUS)

    Titus 2:11-12 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18


    11For the grace of God that brings salvation has 16Be joyful always;
    appeared to all men. 12It teaches us to say “No” to 17pray continually;
    ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self- 18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s
    controlled, upright and godly lives in this present will for you in Christ Jesus.
    age,
    1 Peter 2:18-20
    1 Timothy 4:7,15-16 18Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with
    7Have nothing to do with godless myths all respect, not only to those who are good and
    and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be considerate, but also to those who are harsh.
    godly. 19For it is commendable if a man bears up under
    the pain of unjust suffering because he is
    15Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly conscious of God.
    to them, so that everyone may see your progress. 20But how is it to your credit if you receive a
    16Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you
    in them, because if you do, you will save both suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is
    yourself and your hearers. commendable before God.

    Are we practicing spiritual discipline? - Count your blessing


    1. Prayer - Remind yourself, when you're disappointed -
    2. Bible reading There must be something better
    3. Memorize verses
    4. Small group 4. Pursue eternal values
    5. Worship (as a family) Examine your values
    - ask ourselves “what are we living for?”
    3. Do not grumble
    v.14 – “Do everything without complaining or Form relationships
    arguing” Philippians 2:16 – finish well

    Why (NOT) grumbling is important Hold fast to the word of life


    Vain = wasted life
    1 Corinthians 10:8-10
    8We should not commit sexual immorality, as some Don’t waste your life in something that does not
    of them did—and in one day twenty-three thousand matter
    of them died. v.17 metaphor of dying - Paul is joyful if he dies at
    9We should not test the Lord, as some of them did this time
    —and were killed by snakes.
    10And do not grumble, as some of them did—
    and were killed by the destroying angel.
    The LORD’s brother Jude reminds us:

    - GOD is able to protect us from stumbling, keep


    us standing, blameless

    Jude 24-25
    24To him who is able to keep you from falling and
    to present you before his glorious presence without
    fault and with great joy
    25to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty,
    power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord,
    before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.

    - Save others, snatching them out of fire - Do


    something about it

    Jude 22-23
    22Be merciful to those who doubt;
    23snatch others from the fire and save them; to
    others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even
    the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.

    Grow in CHRIST-likeness

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