why call me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
- Luke 6:46
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own
a glory and excellence.
4Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
7and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
8For if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
9But whoever lacks these traits is nearsighted to the point of blindness, having forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.
10Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
11and you will receive a lavish reception into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. -
2 Peter 1:3-10
We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. 11For we who are alive are always consigned to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our mortal body.
- 2 Cor 4:10-11
How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?
Heb 2:3 - written to Jewish believers.
A believer can neglect salvation and if so you will not escape (escape what?)
because God has chosen you from the beginning for
salvation through
sanctification - 2 Thes 2:13
Going through or working out, is the second step in the work of salvation and yes through your faith and your works of faith
The scripture is clear it is part of the process of saving you,
You are saved past tense (from the wrath of God against you for your transgressions has been satisfied and the curse of sin that being spiritual death and separation from God has been reversed in a very dramatic way)
You are being saved present tense (by the working out of your salvation through sanctification, this is all about what you will become, this is also your part in it and in the lives of others)
You will be saved Future tense (when presented as a bride sanctified entirely lacking in nothing no spot or blemish so that you may be
preserved complete through sanctification at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ)
If you say you are saved you mean the first part the work of the cross death and new life addressing the consequences of your sin.
If you say you are being saved you mean the second part the work of sanctification addressing the nature/desires/motives of sin in that rule your heart. (the filth on the inside of the cup)
When you say you will be saved (which no one seems to do any more), you are looking with all your hope fixed on His return and being glorified with Him.
Prior to putting you faith in the salvation work of God and the salvation work of Christ Jesus (Spirit included)
you would be working under law.
After you do put your faith in him and receive from God the power to become the children of God.
Then you are working our your salvation in faith through the multiplied grace and peace we now have in the knowledge of God.