Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:… I. THE GOOD WORK. 1. Its nature. A new creation (Ephesians 2:10), without which we have neither will nor power to perform good works (Philippians 2:13). 2. Its property. It is a good work because — (1) It is begun by a good God (Psalm 25:8). (2) It is wrought out for a good purpose (Colossians 1:12). (3) It is performed with a good end in view (Romans 8:30; Hebrews 12:14). II. THE GROUNDS OF PAUL'S CONFIDENCE THAT THIS GOOD WORK WOULD BE COMPLETED. 1. The perfections of God's works (Deuteronomy 32:4) in creation, providence, and grace. 2. The atonement of Christ (John 10:15). 3. The Christian's union to Christ (John 14:19). 4. The earnest of the Spirit (2 Corinthians 1:22). 5. The nature of the life Christ gives (John 10:28). 6. The intercession of Christ (Hebrews 7:29; John 11:42; John 17:24). (S. Barnard.) Parallel Verses KJV: Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: |
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