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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Discover how to overcome religious schizophrenia and grow in faith through the steps to maturity outlined in 2 Peter 1:5-9. This powerful message explores the consequences of a divided life and the transformative power of applying moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. Find out how these qualities lead to a deeper relationship with God and a life that produces good fruit.

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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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  1. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

  2. Steps to Maturity2 Peter 1:5-9 Religious Schizophrenia: The professing believer that separates their life into secular and sacred It cannot be recognized by Church attendance, Bible knowledge or Ministry involvement

  3. Steps to Maturity2 Peter 1:5-9 It reveals itself in the professing believer that lives in constant defeat by sin – is not controlled by the Holy Spirit They may eventually prove to be: Apostate Revealed through church discipline It may even exist in “clergy” who prove to be hirelings instead of shepherds

  4. Steps to Maturity2 Peter 1:5-9 Of greater concern are Christians that are defeated or complacent instead of excited about doing God’s will The problems of life are caused by sin – My sin, Your sin, Other people’s sin, Living in a sin cursed world.

  5. Review 2 Peter 1:1-4 1) Peter is writing to those who share his faith which came by Jesus’ righteousness - and Jesus is also God 2) Peter’s desire is for believers to grow in grace and peace that come from personally knowing God.

  6. Review 2 Peter 1:1-4 3) God has already given us the divine power needed for everything pertaining to life and godliness 4) God’s precious and magnificent promises are meant to change us to be like Christ and escape the sin

  7. The Steps to Victory & Maturity 2 Peter 1:5-7 The believer is commanded to make every effort, be diligent, to take these steps. “Applying” = “bring in beside” - we bring in alongside our faith earnest effort to supply these qualities “Supply” = furnish in a complete or lavish sense.

  8. The Steps to Victory & Maturity 2 Peter 1:5-7 The Moral Excellence = that which fulfills its purpose, virtue - glorifying God by your life

  9. The Steps to Victory & Maturity 2 Peter 1:5-7 The Knowledge = the practical knowledge of understanding & application that comes with experience We know God’s eternal power and divine nature through Creation - Romans 1:20 We know God’s other attributes through His Word - Psalm 19

  10. The Steps to Victory & Maturity 2 Peter 1:5-7 The Self-Control = an abstinence from the lust of the world - a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:23) The person who can step in the direction of his fear & does what God says to do even when afraid.

  11. The Steps to Victory & Maturity 2 Peter 1:5-7 The Perseverance = “to abide” or “dwell under” - endure. James 1:2 Related to things, not people The Godliness = to live completely for God

  12. The Steps to Victory & Maturity 2 Peter 1:5-7 The Brotherly Kindness = the love that exists between brothers. The Love / Agape = The self-sacrificial love that chooses & commits itself to the best interest of others

  13. The Steps to Victory & Maturity 2 Peter 1:5-7 Their Relationship: Each quality is added by faith to the previous so that they all are strengthened. Faith is a reasoned conclusion to follow based on who is giving the directions Faith is believing God will keep all His promises because we trust His ability & character to fulfill them

  14. The Steps to Victory & Maturity 2 Peter 1:5-7 Because God grants His divine power and precious & magnificent promises, we step forward in faith Faith  moral excellence  knowledge  self-control  perseverance  godliness  brotherly kindness  love

  15. The Consequences 2 Peter 1:8 If these seven qualities mark your character, you will be used of God & will produce good fruit These qualities ensure that you will gain an experiential knowledge of Christ resulting in maturity.

  16. The Consequences 2 Peter 1:8-9 God has done His part. We have to do ours which is live in obedient trust that God will do His part.

  17. The Consequences 2 Peter 1:9 Those lacking these qualities are blind - have darkened minds, and near sighted - focused on themselves They lack faith & do not trust God and so are defeated by sin. They no longer remember what God has done for them

  18. The Consequences 2 Peter 1:8-9 A professing believer lacking these qualities have either: A false profession Forgotten the necessity to trust & obey God

  19. Grace Bible ChurchGlorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

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