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2 Peter 1:1-112 Peter 1:1-11

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One who is a follower of Christ, a disciple

Acts 11:26Acts 11:26

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One who is a persuaded person

Acts 26:28-29Acts 26:28-29

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One who is willing to suffer in order to glorify Christ

1 Pet. 4:161 Pet. 4:16

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2 Peter 1:1-112 Peter 1:1-11

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What Makes A Christian Strong?

• It is evident that becoming strong as a Christian is a necessary duty. 1 Pet. 2:2; 1 Pet. 2:2; Eph. 4:14-15; 1 Cor. 16:13; Eph. 6:10-17Eph. 4:14-15; 1 Cor. 16:13; Eph. 6:10-17

• God wants his children to grow closer in our relationship to him. Cf. Jms. 4:7-8Cf. Jms. 4:7-8

• Strength needed... Overview of 2 PeterOverview of 2 Peter.

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What God Has Given Us 2 Pet. 1:3-4

• All things that pertain unto “life” and “godliness.” 2 Tim. 3:16-17; cf. 1 Pet. 4:112 Tim. 3:16-17; cf. 1 Pet. 4:11

• Through a “knowledge” of Jesus Christ. Cf. Rom. 1:16-17; Cf. 2 Tim. 1:12; Cf. Rom. 1:16-17; Cf. 2 Tim. 1:12; Mt. 11:28-30 Mt. 11:28-30

• “Precious & exceeding great promises.” Acts 2:38-39Acts 2:38-39

• “Partakers of the divine nature.” Gal. 2:20Gal. 2:20

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1. FAITH is "conviction, strong assurance"2. VIRTUE is "moral excellence, goodness"3. KNOWLEDGE is "correct insight"4. SELF-CONTROL is "self-discipline"5. PERSEVERANCE (patience ASV) is "bearing

up under trials"6. GODLINESS is "godly character out of devotion

to God"7. BROTHERLY KINDNESS is "love toward

brethren"8. LOVE is "active goodwill toward those in need"

What We Are To Supply 2 Pet. 1:5-7

1. FAITH is "conviction, strong assurance"2. VIRTUE is "moral excellence, goodness"3. KNOWLEDGE is "correct insight"4. SELF-CONTROL is "self-discipline"5. PERSEVERANCE (patience ASV) is "bearing

up under trials"6. GODLINESS is "godly character out of devotion

to God"7. BROTHERLY KINDNESS is "love toward

brethren"8. LOVE is "active goodwill toward those in need"

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• Heb. 6:11-12; Heb. 11:6; 2 Pet. 3:14; Heb. 6:11-12; Heb. 11:6; 2 Pet. 3:14; 2 Pet. 1:10; 2 Tim. 2:15 2 Pet. 1:10; 2 Tim. 2:15

Involves 3 things.

a.Personal effort. cf. Rom. 14:10-12

b.Constant effort. 1 Cor. 15:58

c.Enthusiasm / Zeal. Tit. 2:14

• Heb. 6:11-12; Heb. 11:6; 2 Pet. 3:14; Heb. 6:11-12; Heb. 11:6; 2 Pet. 3:14; 2 Pet. 1:10; 2 Tim. 2:15 2 Pet. 1:10; 2 Tim. 2:15

Involves 3 things.

a.Personal effort. cf. Rom. 14:10-12cf. Rom. 14:10-12

b.Constant effort. 1 Cor. 15:581 Cor. 15:58

c.Enthusiasm / Zeal. Tit. 2:14Tit. 2:14

Give "diligence" (vs. 5, 10)

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"Adding on your part..." "Supply" 2 Peter 1:5

.."Add to your faith ." The verb rendered ‘add’ (Gk. epichoreegeesate) (NT:2023) is derived from choros (NT:5525), a "chorus," such as was employed in the representation of the Greek tragedies. The verb originally means "to bear the expense of a chorus," which was done by a person selected by the state, who was obliged to defray all the expenses of training and maintenance. .... (Vincent's Word Studies)

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What Is Necessary To Be A STRONG Christian?

• Add to your "faith." FAITH is the foundation of all other spiritual qualities.

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Add to your "faith."FAITH is the foundation of all other spiritual qualities.

1.What is "faith?" Faith is the firm, unshaken confidence, conviction or belief in the truth of a proposition, a person, statement, based upon evidence. cf. Heb. 11:1,6cf. Heb. 11:1,6a. It is the "sub-stance" ASV of things hoped for, the "evidence"

of things not seen.b.Faith is that which takes God at His word. Heb. 11Heb. 11

2.How does "faith" come? Rom. 10:17Rom. 10:17a.Faith is produced by fact, not false testimony.b.Contrast (Jacob) Gen. 37:1-35; 45:25fGen. 37:1-35; 45:25f c. Without faith the other qualities of spiritual maturity are

unattainable! Heb. 11:6; Heb. 11:6; 2 Cor. 5:72 Cor. 5:73.Your job now to "be strong!"

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Add (supply) to your faith "virtue."

• (Gk. "arete") "Moral goodness," excellence. Courage (manliness, 1 Cor. 1 Cor. 16:1316:13) of faith. Used of God’s power. 2 Pet. 1:3; cf. Mk. 5:30.2 Pet. 1:3; cf. Mk. 5:30.

• The moral courage to live your faith, to do what is right!

• Positive area of growth to combat the pressures of sin! - cf. Jno. 12:42-43cf. Jno. 12:42-43

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Add (supply) to your faith "virtue."

Examples of virtue.

a. Joseph said "NO," when tempted by Potiphar’s wife. Gen. 39:7-9Gen. 39:7-9

b. Daniel. Dan. 1:8; 6:10Dan. 1:8; 6:10

c. Shadrach, Meshack, Abednego. Dan. 3:13-18Dan. 3:13-18

d. Apostles. Acts 4:19-20; 5:29Acts 4:19-20; 5:29

e. “One Less Carrot.”15

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Add (supply) to your faith "virtue."

• When do you supply “virtue”???– When you take a stand. (Previous

examples)

– When you confess wrong. • David. 2 Sam. 12:132 Sam. 12:13• Prodigal. Lk. 15:21Lk. 15:21

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And in (your) virtue “knowledge”

• (Gk. "gnosis") – moral wisdom, such as is seen in right living, 2 Peter 1:52 Peter 1:5; Spoken of practical knowledge, discretion, prudence.

• We must grow in knowledge. Phil. 1:9-11; Phil. 1:9-11; Col. 1:9-10; 2 Pet. 3:18; cf. Hosea 4:6; Col. 1:9-10; 2 Pet. 3:18; cf. Hosea 4:6; Heb. 5:12Heb. 5:12

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And in (your) virtue “knowledge”

Areas in which we are to supply knowledge:• Self –

– If you don’t know where you are, it is impossible to know where you are going.

– One knows himself by looking into the mirror of God’s word. Jms. 1:23-25Jms. 1:23-25

• God–– To know God is to love Him. 1 Jno. 4:7-81 Jno. 4:7-8– To know God is to obey Him. 1 Jno. 2:2-31 Jno. 2:2-3; 3:6 ; 3:6

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And in (your) virtue “knowledge”

How does one supply knowledge?

• Study! Ps. 119:104; 1:2; 2 Tim. 2:15Ps. 119:104; 1:2; 2 Tim. 2:15

• Understanding! Eph. 3:3-4Eph. 3:3-4 Required to know when/how to exert moral courage! Eph. 5:15-17Eph. 5:15-17

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And in (your) knowledge "self-control"

• (Temperance KJV) (Gk. "engkrateia") – the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions, especially his sensual appetites): Acts 24:25; Gal 5:22-23 (22); 2 Peter 1:6Acts 24:25; Gal 5:22-23 (22); 2 Peter 1:6.

• The good athlete must practice self-control. Cf. Paul. 1 Cor. 9:25-271 Cor. 9:25-27

• Needed when we are tempted. Jms. 1:13-15Jms. 1:13-15

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And in (your) self-control "patience"

• (Gk. "hupomenoo") – is associated with hope (1 Thess. 1:3; Rom. 8:24-25)(1 Thess. 1:3; Rom. 8:24-25) and refers to that quality of character which does not allow one to surrender to circumstances or succumb under trial.

• Thayer defines it as: (1.) steadfastness, constancy, endurance Jms. 5:11Jms. 5:11 (2.) a patient, steadfast waiting for; (3.) a patient enduring, sustaining: 2 Cor 1:62 Cor 1:6

• cf. Heb. 10:32-36; Isa. 40:27ffcf. Heb. 10:32-36; Isa. 40:27ff21

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And in (your) patience "godliness"

• (Gk. "eusebeia") The word means "reverence, respect piety toward God, godliness:" (Thayer)

• Godliness is the practical side of religion... it is profitable for all things. 1 Tim. 4:7-8; 1 Tim. 4:7-8; Eccl. 12:13-14Eccl. 12:13-14

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And in (your) godliness "brotherly kindness"

• (Gk. "philadelphía"), one who loves his brother. Brotherly love. In the NT, used of the love of Christians one to another, brotherly love out of a common spiritual life. Rom 12:10Rom 12:10; 1 Thess. 4:9; Heb 13:1; 1 Peter ; 1 Thess. 4:9; Heb 13:1; 1 Peter 1:22; 2 Peter 1:71:22; 2 Peter 1:7

• It is founded upon "sense and emotion"... the kind of love one has for his brother and friend. cf. Jno. 21:15-17cf. Jno. 21:15-17

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And in (your) brotherly kindness "love"

• (Gk. "agápe"), Love, affectionate regard, goodwill, benevolence.

• "Unconquerable benevolence, undefeatable goodwill" (Barclay).

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And in (your) brotherly kindness "love"

• A deliberate desire (w/ corresponding action) for the greatest good of its object (Mt. 5:43-(Mt. 5:43-48). Cf. 1 Jno. 4:7-11; 3:17-1848). Cf. 1 Jno. 4:7-11; 3:17-18 It is: Caring enough to sacrifice for what is best!

• 1 Cor. 13:1-8a, 131 Cor. 13:1-8a, 13 - Love must motivate our actions, define our character and permanently abide in our lives!

• Capstone of all other spiritual qualities, love is found in all of them! Mt. 22:37-38Mt. 22:37-38

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Why We Must Be Strong?

• Failure to be strong results in spiritual short-sightedness. . 2 Pet. 1:8-92 Pet. 1:8-9

• cf. Rom. 8:29 “For whom he foreknew, he cf. Rom. 8:29 “For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained (to be) conformed to the also foreordained (to be) conformed to the image of his Son…”image of his Son…”

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Why Must We Be Strong?

• Being strong means we shall never stumble. 2 Pet. 1:102 Pet. 1:10 NOTE: “IF YE DO THESE THINGS ye shall never stumble…”– "to fall into misery, become wretched; cf. the

loss of salvation" (Thayer) – But this is true ONLY if we are ""giving all giving all

diligencediligence"" to grow in the knowledge of Christ and thereby ""making our calling and election making our calling and election suresure."."

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Why Must We Be Strong?

• Being strong means an entrance into the ""everlasting kingdomeverlasting kingdom"" will be abundantly supplied. 2 Pet. 1:11; cf. 2 Tim. 4:6-82 Pet. 1:11; cf. 2 Tim. 4:6-8

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FAIT

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FAIT

HKnowledge

Virtue

Self-Control

Patience

Godliness

Brotherly Kindness

Love

2 Peter 1:5-11

Richly suppliedentrance into the

"everlasting kingdom"

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