Episode notes
Scripture tells us those who love God are those who obey His commands. Chip poses two critical questions when we talk about obedience: What can we expect from God? and What does God expect from us? Join Chip for the answers.
Two critical questions
- What can we expect from God?
- What does God expect from us?
Church history: Two views concerning God’s expectations
- J. CALVIN
- J. ARMINUS
God’s Word rejects both extremes and hold God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility in “biblical tension” and balance.
- Man’s responsibility -Philippians 2:12
- God’s sovereignty -Philippians 2:13
How do we “work out” what God has “worked in”?
- The command: Be a GRATEFUL servant! -Philippians 2:14
- The purpose: Be a GODLY servant! -Philippians 2:15a
Keywords
BiblegraceloveworkPowerDiscipline