Main idea: Gospel believers are called to be gospel obedient by working out their salvation as witnesses before a watching world and as worshipers before a worthy God.
Outline:
- Gospel obedience is work—both ours and God’s (Philippians 2:12-13)
- Gospel obedience bears witness before a watching world (Philippians 2:14-16)
- Gospel obedience brings worship to a worthy God (Philippians 2:17-18)
Secondary sources cited:
- Richard B. Gaffin Jr., In the Fullness of Time: An Introduction to the Biblical Theology of Acts and Paul (Wheaton: Crossway, 2022).
- Sinclair B. Ferguson, Let’s Study Philippians (Carlisle: Banner of Truth, 1997).
- Dennis E. Johnson, Philippians, REC (Phillipsburg: P&R Publishing, 2013).