The document discusses growing in knowledge of Christ through developing Christ-like qualities. It provides incentives for growth, including grace, peace, life, godliness, fruitfulness, and entrance into God's kingdom. The methodology outlined involves starting with faith, striving for virtue, increasing knowledge, exercising self-control, persevering through trials, pursuing godliness, loving brothers, and showing love to all. The overall message is the importance of diligently growing in knowledge of Christ.
The document discusses growing in knowledge of Christ through developing Christ-like qualities. It provides incentives for growth, including grace, peace, life, godliness, fruitfulness, and entrance into God's kingdom. The methodology outlined involves starting with faith, striving for virtue, increasing knowledge, exercising self-control, persevering through trials, pursuing godliness, loving brothers, and showing love to all. The overall message is the importance of diligently growing in knowledge of Christ.
The document discusses growing in knowledge of Christ through developing Christ-like qualities. It provides incentives for growth, including grace, peace, life, godliness, fruitfulness, and entrance into God's kingdom. The methodology outlined involves starting with faith, striving for virtue, increasing knowledge, exercising self-control, persevering through trials, pursuing godliness, loving brothers, and showing love to all. The overall message is the importance of diligently growing in knowledge of Christ.
Growing In The Knowledge Of Christ 2 Peter 3:18; 1:2-11
Incentives for growth...
1. Grace and peace are multiplied 2Pe 1:2 2. Life and godliness are provided 2Pe 1:3 3. Fruitfulness is ensured 2Pe 1:8 4. Spiritual myopia and amnesia avoided 2Pe 1:9 5. We will never stumble 2Pe 1:10 6. We will have an abundant entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ 2Pe 1:11 Growing In The Knowledge Of Christ
Developing Christ-like qualities, together in harmony
Growing In The Knowledge Of Christ 2 Peter 3:18; 1:2-11
Methodology for growth...
1. Start with trust, conviction (Faith) 2. Strive for excellence (Virtue) 3. Increase understanding (Knowledge) 4. Discipline mind and body (Self-Control) 5. Bear up under trials (Perseverance) 6. Do all to please God (Godliness) 7. Love the brethren (Brotherly Love) 8. With active good will toward all (Love) Growing In The Knowledge Of Christ