How to Grow in Grace and Knowledge of our Lord

Northwest Bible Church – Sept. 4, 2022 – 2 Peter – Alan Conner
2 Peter 3:18
How to Grow in Grace and Knowledge of our LJC

Intro

A. DISCIPLINE FOR THE PURPOSE OF GODLINESS. 1 Tim. 4:7b-8.

1. An athletic analogy.

2. Personal effort and commitment.

3. The responsibility of every believer.

B. PROPER DIET

1. Grow in the Word. 1Pet. 2:2

2. Learn it and live it. James 1:22

C. PROPER DIALOGUE.

1. Importance of prayer. 1 Pet. 4:7

2. Guidance for prayer.

D. PROPER REST

1. Athletes need good physical rest.

2. Rest in Christ. Mt. 11:28-29; 1 Pet. 5:7

E. PROPER WORSHIP

1. Private worship.

2. Public worship.

F. PROPER SELF-EXAMINATION

1. Examine your progress. 2 Cor. 13:5; 2 Pet. 1:10; 1 Tim. 4:14-16

2. Be constantly weeding the garden, pruning the fruit trees.

3. Don’t become overly introspective.

Conclusion