It's of import that converts sympathize salvation is non yesteryear industrial plant (Ephesians 2:8-9).
It's besides of import that they sympathize that it is God's power, non our power, that changes us (Philippians 2:13).
But they must besides sympathize that afterwards salvation, our efforts to alive for the Lord are a symbol of our dearest for Him.
“Anyone who loves me volition obey my teaching.” Jesus, John 14:23
Paul labored strenuously inwards cooperation alongside God's ability (Colossians 1:29).
Philippians 2:12-13 tells us to create the same.
Scripture emphasizes our role:
“Make every endeavour to add together to your faith...” 2 Peter 1:5
“Make every endeavour to confirm your calling in addition to election.” 2 Peter 1:10
“Be on your guard...” 2 Peter 3:17
“Work out your salvation alongside fearfulness in addition to trembling.” Philippians 2:12
“Faith, if it has no works, is dead.” James 2:17
“For nosotros are God's handiwork, created inwards Christ Jesus to create expert works, which God prepared inwards advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10
Jesus loved us plenty to cash inwards one's chips inwards our place. Let's exhibit our dearest in addition to gratitude yesteryear giving Him our best in addition to didactics novel converts to create the same.
