Importance of Increasing in Godly Virtue
Northwest Bible Church - Mar. 27, 2022 - 2 Peter - Alan Conner
2 Peter 1:8-11
Importance of Increasing in Godly Virtues
Intro
A. INCREASING VIRTUES MAKE US USEFUL AND FRUITFUL (2 Peter 1:8).
1. Progressive sanctification. “yours and increasing”.
2. Useful and fruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
B. MISSING VIRTUES INDICATES SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS (2 Peter 1:9).
1. Blind/short-sighted.
2. Forgotten purification from former sins.
C. INCREASING VIRTUES AID IN ASSURANCE OF SALVATION (2 Peter 1:10).
1. Diligently make your calling and election sure.
2. Practicing the 7 virtues will keep you from stumbling
D. INCREASING VIRTUES GIVES CONFIDENCE AT DEATH (2 Peter 1:11).
1. Entrance into the eternal kingdom of Christ.
2. Supplied abundantly to those who practice these virtues.
Conclusion