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How does the Apostle Paul's exhortation in Philippians 2:12-13 to 'work out your own salvation with fear and trembling' relate to the doctrine of God's sovereignty in salvation?
A
It suggests that salvation is entirely dependent on human effort, minimizing God's role.
B
It implies a synergistic relationship where human effort and divine power cooperate in the process of salvation.
C
It emphasizes human responsibility as a response to God's prior initiating grace, acknowledging that God is the source of both the will and the power to obey.
D
It contradicts the idea of God's sovereignty, arguing that individuals must independently achieve their own salvation.
Reference: Philippians 2:12-13