Peter is saying paul is telling us to work to earn our salvation.
Paul is telling us to work out the result of our salvation.
The context is sharing Christ to others, and being a light to the world. If we do things which discredit our character, we put our light out, Because the world can use our actions against us. Paul is saying act in such a way where no one can bring a charge against you, i.e., Work out (the greek word is used in mining operations, where you work out, or mine the minerals in the ground, so they can be used.)
I.e., Paul is saying """"""""work out YOUR salvation" (it is in your posession), Not work to earn your salvation (it is not yours yet) which is what Peter is claiming it says,
so the answer to your question would be YES.
Here we have a problem. I am not saying you earn your salvation. That is your interpretation
of my position.
A racing car driver races cars.
A carpenter creates things out of wood.
A christian follows Christ.
If you do not do what you are, you are not what you claim to be.
This is an easy concept to accept, yet in the area of faith, it is claimed you can
be a believer and not follow Christ.
I do not understand why people say this, except they find it impossible to follow Christ
but still have faith, so their compromise is believe and fail to follow is ok.
It cannot be otherwise, or else why are they so determined to argue otherwise.
If sin is so difficult to not do, why does Paul and everyone talk about rebuking believers
who are caught in sin, if not the implication this is meant to be rare and not expected.
How else do you explain this language?
Jesus did not set us free from sin, so that we might get entangled in it again.
If they have
escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are
again entangled in it and are overcome, they are
worse off at the end than they were at the beginning.
2 Peter 2:20
Who are these people who are causing so many problems
They promise them freedom, while they themselves are
slaves of depravity—for “people are slaves to whatever has mastered them.”
2 Peter 2:19
The heresy is subtle, using the weakness of sinners in discipleship to claim the walk
of self denial is futile and works salvation, is certainly appealing to those who want
a quick exit, and to give up resolving all issues in Christ.
But again, the theme is long term believers who have had bad experiences in the faith,
and come to this resolution. I fully understand why, I just do not agree this is spiritual
reality. But the Lord provides all resolution, and calls His people to honour everyone
and listen to Him.