In Philippians 2:12, what does Paul mean by 'work out your salvation with fear and trembling'?
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Correct answer: Put into practice the salvation God has already worked in you
Contextually, Paul is not saying we earn salvation by works. Rather, he is encouraging believers to be serious and diligent in living a life that reflects the salvation they have received by grace.
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