3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature…
2 Peter 1:3,4
WHAT WE BELIEVE
God
Personal God
Salvation
The Bible
Identity in Christ
Church
Humanity
Compassion
Stewardship
Eternity
• Will you believe in Jesus to bring you from death to life?
4 …having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness…
2 Peter 1:4,5
LIFE-GIVING PRACTICES
Worship
Prayer
Bible Study
Single-Mindedness
Total Surrender
Biblical Community
Spiritual Gifts
Offering My Time
Giving My Resources
Sharing My Faith
• What personal change would help you to pursue these life-giving practices?
5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:5-8
WHO WE BECOME
Love
Joy
Peace
Self Control
Hope
Patience
Kindness/Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Humility
• What fruit is most lacking in your daily life?