Philippians 1:6:
being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;

Application: 

Paul was devoted to joyfully praying for the Philippian believers because of their shared mission—their partnership in the gospel from the first day (1:5). He was supremely confident that their spiritual and material investment in him would result in God’s continued work of sanctification in their lives. He thus assures them: “He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (1:6).^

People often start projects with enthusiasm, but their zeal fades, causing the work to fizzle. However, God is different. He never starts a project and doesn’t finish it. When he begins a good work in a believer’s heart, it’s as good as done.^

At the time of our salvation, God begins His work in us. We are made alive in Christ—regenerated, made new (2 Corinthians 5:17). Then, through an ongoing, lifelong process called sanctification, God completes His work in us. Paul referred to the process when he said, “He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Spiritual growth ought to continue in steadfast believers until the day Jesus Christ returns (2 Peter 3:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:23).*

The church does not make a “Saint.” God calls, equips, and prepares a person for His service and His glory! The person is therefore set apart from the world system to do God’s will. This is what a saint is, a person set apart for the service of the Lord! 

^Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1238.
*Reference: https://www.gotquestions.org/He-who-began-a-good-work-in-you.html

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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