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Philippians 2:12-13

Charles E. Whisnant, Pastor/Teacher

February 2010

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God who is at work (PAPMSN) in you, both to will (PAN) and to work (PAN) for
His good pleasure 

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The Christian life is a disciplined spiritual life. Paul is calling for a personal sanctification, personal
godliness and spiritual maturity2

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1B The Christian working 100% out what is on the inside.

2B The Lord working 100% on what is on the inside.

Remember: Whatever is being produced in your life for the glory of God is being produced by God, He
is at work in you. So which one is it? You or God bringing about your salvation?



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: It is God in person working in you.

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It is God who is energizing the fulfillment of His own command in us.

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 It is God who is in you, working out His will.

   
   
   
 His presence is always present in your life from the first day to the last day on earth and into
eternity. Always sustaining, supporting, upholding, strengthening, shielding, never out of His
care.

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: He is trying to develop something very specific in us. Thus He is working
in us both to will and do His good pleasure.

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141:4; Proverbs 21:1; John 6:45, 65; Ephesians 2:4-5; 2 Thess. 2:13-14; Titus 3:4-5; I Peter 1:3

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b. God is working in you on your will to produce the intent, the will to do what He
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You are discontent with your holiness, your spiritual state. He wants you to hate sin.

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A Strong desire to achieve something higher or greater: knowledge, wisdom, to be like Paul,
Peter, James and John

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Why is God doing all this in you«..for His good pleasure. For His satisfaction. He wants to
cause us to do what pleases Him.