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Solid Steps of Christian Growth A Study of 2 Peter 1:1-11

Solid Steps of Christian Growth A Study of 2 Peter 1:1-11. God’s Call to Spiritual Growth. The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. Psalm 37:23,24.

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Solid Steps of Christian Growth A Study of 2 Peter 1:1-11

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  1. Solid Steps of Christian Growth A Study of 2 Peter 1:1-11

  2. God’s Call to Spiritual Growth The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. Psalm 37:23,24 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. John 15:8

  3. Faith Believing God as He Promised in His Word Acts 27:25

  4. Introduction - Christianity begins with FAITH (Acts 27:25) • Faith is believing and trusting in God • You start with faith as the first step of a new life, and then constantly add to it. • 2 Corinthians 5:7 says, "We walk by faith, not by sight." • We don't live by the media; we don’t live in fear! We live by faith in the eternal God. • God wants us to live in absolute dependence on Him. That’s belief – that’s faith! • I can't get very upset over troubles when I know everything is under God's control – that’s faith!

  5. Two kinds of Faith:Wrong Faith… Wasted Faith • It is a Blind faith, guessing kind of faith, hoping, trying, wishing for something to happen, with no idea and no guarantee that it will happen • It is a neglecting faith that leaves firm beliefs to parents, to pastors, and to religious fanatics • It is trusting ANY other source for truth other than the Bible – period! • Your Experiences – “well, I know what I saw…” • Your Feelings – “I just can get over how I feel…” • Your Past – “How could God ever forgive ME?” • Astrology, evolution, superstitions

  6. Two kinds of Faith:… and Right Faith – Real Faith • Real faith has substance • Real faith is precious (rare) • Real faith is common – it is universal • Real faith is proven • Real faith is Biblical (1Thes 2:13)

  7. The Effect of Faith • Accesses the free gift of forgiveness and salvation from hell (Ephesians 2:8,9)! • Accesses peace with God (Romans 5:1) • Pleases God – not your efforts, but your faith and confidence in Him (Hebrews 11:6) • Gets answers to your needs (Mark 11:24) • Brings all good things into your life (2Peter 1:3) - just by personally knowing Jesus!

  8. How to Grow Your Faith(Luke 17:5; Mark 9:24) • Constantly Feed it (Rom 10:17) • Constantly Force it • Constantly Fight with it • Constantly Live in it There are NO short-cuts… We fail in our Christian life because we fail at THIS step! What Will You Do With Your Faith Now?

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