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2 Peter 1:5-115 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to
your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to
perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness
love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither
barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
9 For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.
10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble;
11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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Perseverance
Godliness
Brotherly Kindness
Love
Starts with Faith
Virtue
Knowledge
Self Control
8 Godly Attributes you need in your Life:
You must have a Desire…
“Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”
You must have a desire to apply God’s Guaranteed “Fail- Proof” Plan in your life.
2 Peter 1:5“But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge”v.10- Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent
Are you willing?
1. Starts with Faith!
What is Faith?
F - ForsakingA - AllI - IT - Trust H - Him
Strong conviction based on hearing Hebrews 11:1
Reliance on Christ for salvation
Faith= Belief (same Greek word)
Hebrews 11:6
Virtue- Philippians 4:8
8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy- meditate on these things.
9 The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.
The Fruit of The Spirit
Galatians 5:22-2322 But the fruit of the Spirit is
love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
3. Knowledge
The Knowledge Christians need today is the Knowledge of God’s will and what He would have for us to do in our lives.
Knowledge is Very Important
Knowledge is important 2 Peter 1:5-11
Leads to Eternal Life John 17:3
Without it, we are living in Darkness Proverbs 19:2; Ecclesiastes 2:14
Knowing His will will lead to being “neither barren nor unfruitful.” 2 Peter 1:8
4. Self Control
There are so many aspects of our lives that need to be controlled: Tongue
James 3:2 (Bridle/control whole body) Lust of Eyes/ Flesh/ Pride of Life
Romans 6:12 Drinking, etc.
Make it personal in your life!
Biblical Examples/ Characters
Uriah in Battle 2 Samuel 11:11
Joshua and his Family Joshua 24:15 (commitment to God
takes self control)
5. Perseverance
What is Perseverance? Endurance Pressing on Running your
race with consistency and constancy
2 Timothy 4:7-8:7 I have fought the good
fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.
Philippians 3:12-14:12 Not that I have already attained, or am
already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.
13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,
14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
The Importance of Being Perseverant
The Importance of Being Perseverant
Revelation 3:11: 11 Behold, I am coming quickly!
Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.
Warning: Ephesians 4:14-15: We no longer need to be immature but grow in Christ!
Biblical Examples/ Characters
Job Faith challenged; Family and
wealth taken away; yet never failed or stumbled
Noah Preached for 120 years and only
8 souls saved
6. Godliness
What is Godliness? Simply: God- like- ness Having an attitude well pleasing
to God Following all of God’s Commands
Importance of Being Godly
Godliness is profitable for Everything! 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Opposite: Mark 8:36
Living Godly leads to Great Gain 1 Timothy 6:6
Brings you Safety and Security 1 Peter 3:13
Biblical Examples/ Characters
Noah Job
Perseverance leads to Godliness as shown in these two stories.
7. Brotherly Kindness
What is Brotherly Kindness? Brotherly Love Love for your Brothers and
Sisters in Christ Tenderheartedness Generosity Helpfulness
The Importance of Being Kind to the Brethren
Jesus is our standard John 15:12-13:12 My command is this: Love each
other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than
this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
The Importance of Being Kind to the Brethren
Since we are “The Elect” we are Commanded: Colossians 3:1212 Therefore, as the elect of God,
holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering;
The Importance of Being Kind to the Brethren
Ephesians 4:3232 And be kind to one another,
tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
Romans 12:1010 Be kindly affectionate to one
another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another.
8. Love
Love: Greek word: “agape” (derivative of agape)
Unconditional Love Love for the brethren isn’t
enough, we must show love to all men because of the love He has shown for us. (Jesus being our standard)
Importance of Love Matthew 22:3737 Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your
God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’
Preserves the Faithful/ Keeps you grounded in your Faith
Psalms 31:23 Joshua commanded the Israelites
Joshua 22:5 Leads to Perfection
Colossians 3:14
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Without being diligent and adding these attributes to your lives, you WILL fail!
2 Peter 1:9-109 For he who lacks these things is
shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.
10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble.
Starts with Faith!
Virtue Knowledge Self control Perseverance Godliness Brotherly
Kindness Love
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God’s Guaranteed Fail Proof Plan for Your Life
When we persist in our efforts to Maturity: We are promised a Fruitful Life We Ensure our Salvation We prevent ourselves from
Falling away We are promised a Heavenly
Home
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