Spurgeon's Sermons Working Out What is Worked In
Jan 4, 2026
C.H. Spurgeon dives into the call for believers to actively work out their salvation, highlighting that it's not just about justification, but about transforming one's life. He emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth and tending to one's own soul before helping others. Using a sculptor's metaphor, he illustrates the need to chip away sin to reveal Christ's image within. Spurgeon also stresses the significance of humility, unity, and love, urging Christians to be vigilant and actively combat sin with God's empowering grace.
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Text Applies Only To Believers
- The exhortation “work out your own salvation” is addressed to believers, not the unconverted.
- Context matters: Paul writes to saints who already show obedience to the gospel.
Twofold Nature Of Salvation
- Salvation has two parts: a finished work for us and an ongoing work in us.
- Christ completed substitutionary salvation, while the Spirit renews and develops the new nature within believers.
Tend Your Own Soul First
- Prioritize your own spiritual growth before overextending for others.
- Keep your graces vigorous so you can truly help and sustain others' souls.
