Pursue Godliness with Diligence

Northwest Bible Church - Mar. 20, 2022 - 2 Peter - Alan Conner
2 Pet. 1:5-7
Pursue Godliness with Diligence

Intro

A. THE NEED FOR ALL DILIGENCE (2 Peter 1:5a).

1. “For this very reason” connects 2 Peter 1:5-7 to 2 Peter 1:3-4.

2. “applying” - make every effort, do your best.

B. THE ROOT OF FAITH (2 Peter 1:5a).

1. Faith is the gift of God (2 Peter 1:1).

2. Faith is the root that produces the virtuous fruit that follows.

3. The Christian life is active not passive

C. THE FRUIT OF FAITH (2 Peter 1:5b-7).

1. Moral excellence/virtue (2 Peter 1:5).

2. Knowledge (2 Peter 1:5).

3. Self-control (2 Peter 1:6).

4. Perseverance (2 Peter 1:6).

5. Godliness (2 Peter 1:6).

6. Brotherly kindness (2 Peter 1:7). Philos

7. Love (2 Peter 1:7). Agape

Conclusion