II Peter 1:1-11
There are some things
we can add to our faith that will make a difference in our walk and
witness. Peter shares the foundation God
has laid for us through Christ.
II. Recognize
God's Provision for Growth and Ministry. v.l-4
A.
Faith
v.1
B.
Multiplied Grace and Peace v.2
We place our hand of faith
in God’s hand of grace and discover a peace that passes
understanding.
"Grace" - unmerited
favor; power to perform God's will
"Peace" - the result of the
work of grace – inner wholeness
"Be multiplied" - abounding
to the level of every need
"In the knowledge of the Lord Jesus"
- The Christian life is a Relationship, not a Religion.
C.
All We Need for Life and Godliness v.3
When you are born into the family of
God by faith in Christ, you are born complete.
D.
Precious and Magnificent Promises v.4a
If you believe one promise
from God’s Word, why would you not believe another?
E.
His Divine Nature v.4b
As a baby shares the nature of its parents,
a person born of God shares the Divine nature of God.
Believers
are a “new creation.” 2 Corinthians 5:17
F.
Power over Sin v.4c
The power that raised
Jesus from the grave is the same power that is available for us to walk
in victory over sin.
Godly living is the result
of cultivating the Divine nature within us.
