What is the meaning of verse 12 chapter 2 in Philippians 2?

Answer 1

the beloved mentioned in Phillipians 2:12, are referring to the Israelites that had been scattered , in this case , in the land of Phillipi , they were being warned not to have just an outward showing of compliance to the law of God while in the presence of the Apostle Paul, but even in his absence, that they should strive toward the Kingdom of Heaven ( working out their salvation ) with fear/reverence toward God ( with fear and trembling.

Answer 2

We cannot depend solely on our spiritual heritage. Each of us must develop an intimate relationship with God. After Paul had worked hard to build the faith of Christians in Philippi, he wrote the words to them in Phil. 2:12. We cannot rely on someone else for our salvation. But how do we succeed? It is not in our own strength. If we were strong enough in and of ourselves, there would be no need for "fear and trembling." Rather, God 'acts within us,' his holy spirit working in our mind and heart, helping us "to will and to act."

Answer 3

I understand this to mean that you should be afraid of hell.My personal opinion on this is that there is no good reason to be afraid of hell; a loving God (as Christians portray their god) would NOT torture you simply for having the "wrong" belief. This simply doesn't make any sense.