Introduction: Discover the transformative power of God's divine nature and our responsibility to live virtuously.
1. God's divine power grants us all we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3).
A. This power comes through our knowledge of him, calling us by his glory and goodness.
B. Embracing his promises helps us partake in the divine nature, fleeing worldly corruption.
2. Our knowledge of God equips us to develop virtues confirming our calling (2 Peter 1:5-7).
A. We are encouraged to add goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love.
B. These virtues provide evidence of our renewed life, guided by the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).
3. These virtues confirm our calling and election, ensuring stability in faith (2 Peter 1:8-10).
A. They keep us from being ineffective or unproductive in knowing our Lord Jesus.
B. Growing in these qualities offers assurance of our secure place in God's kingdom.
Conclusion: By embracing God's provision and nurturing these virtues, we confirm our election and impact the world.
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Introduction: God's divine power provides all we need to live a godly life, confirming our calling.
1. God has granted us everything necessary for life and godliness through the knowledge of Jesus, as shown in 2 Peter 1:3.
A. His divine power equips us to escape worldly corruption caused by evil desires, as emphasized in 2 Peter 1:4.
2. Developing virtues such as faith, goodness, and love confirms our calling and election (2 Peter 1:5-7).
A. We should diligently add to our faith virtues like knowledge, self-control, and perseverance, as described in 2 Peter 1:5-6.
B. Brotherly kindness and love are the culmination of these virtues, fulfilling God’s purpose for us (2 Peter 1:7).
3. When we possess and grow these virtues, we are kept from being ineffective and unproductive (2 Peter 1:8-9).
A. The absence of these virtues leads to spiritual blindness and forgetfulness of our cleansing from past sins (2 Peter 1:9).
B. Growing in these virtues assures us of our steadfast calling and fruitful life in God's kingdom (2 Peter 1:10).
Conclusion: By embracing God's power and growing in Christian virtues, we affirm our divine calling and resist worldly corruption. Let us commit to a life of prayer and seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance to cultivate these virtues, living a life pleasing to God.
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