ACC ~ Philippians 1 v6

GOD WHO BEGINS A GOOD WORK IN US WILL COMPLETE IT. CHRYSOSTOM: See how he teaches them to be modest. Having just given them a superb testimonial, in order that they should not feel down and out as human beings are so apt to feel, he immediately teaches them to refer both the past and the future—everything—to Christ, who will bring to completion what he has begun in them. He does not take away anything from their achievement, for he has said, “I rejoice because of your fellowship,” obviously pointing to their own very high level of accountability. But he does not imply that the achievement was theirs alone. Rather it was primarily God’s work in them. HOMILY ON PHILIPPIANS 2.1.6.

THROUGH THE COOPERATION OF GRACE AND WILL. AUGUSTINE: God can work in our acts without our help. But when we will the deed, he cooperates with us. ON GRACE AND FREE WILL 32.

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