RDMR CHURCH Work Out Your Salvation // Philippians 2:12-18
Oct 15, 2025
The sermon sets the stage with Shackleton's survival story, illustrating the peril of complacency in faith. It challenges listeners to actively engage in their spiritual journey rather than being passive believers. Key concepts include working out salvation, the balance of grace and personal effort, and the role of the church in collective growth. The discussion emphasizes that sanctification is both a miraculous and ordinary process, thriving on community support and scripture. Ultimately, it inspires a joyful pursuit of holiness and resilience in faith.
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Shackleton's Crew And The Passive Sailor
- Ben Alain retells Ernest Shackleton's Endurance expedition to illustrate survival leadership and team strain.
- He highlights Harry McNish as a passenger who refused to help and missed meaningful participation.
Salvation Is A Living Process
- Salvation is not a static point but the start of a transformed life that must be lived out.
- Paul urges believers to 'work out your own salvation' as active participants, not passive observers.
Work And Gift Are Complementary
- 'Work' and 'salvation' appear to conflict but Paul distinguishes justification from sanctification.
- Justification is a free gift; sanctification is the ongoing process of becoming who you already are in Christ.
