Because Christ Has Given Us Everything We Need for Godly Living, We Must Pursue Godly Living.

Speaker: Adam Godhsall
Series: 2 Peter
Text: 2 Peter 1:5-11
Theme: Because Christ Has Given Us Everything We Need for Godly Living, We Must Pursue Godly Living.

One: The Pursuit Itself

• Diligent effort: commanded and enabled
• In sanctification, we cooperate by God's grace with his purpose to conform us to the character of Jesus.

Two: The Pursuit of Godly Living

• A constant pursuit of...
• Faith → virtue → knowledge → self-control → steadfastness → godliness → brotherly affection → love

Three: The Benefits of Pursuing Godly Living

• The accomplishment of God's purpose
• The acknowledgement of saving grace
• The assurance of full sanctification
• The anticipation of eternal acceptance

For if these qualities are yours... ~ 2 Peter 1:8