| Why Your
Knowledge of God Matters A. An ancient
admonition: “Let us know; let us press on to know the LORD ” (Hos
6:3). B. In 2 Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ shows us why our
knowledge of God matters. I. and Are Multiplied to Us in
the Knowledge of God and Jesus (1:2) A.
Vital God-breathed connections to knowledge in the Bible:1. The
starting point: God’s
existence and authority (Rom 1:28; Prov 1:7).2. An indispensable compliment
to for God (Rom 10:1-3;
2 Tim 3:6-7)3. Putting to death what is and putting on what is
godly (Co/ 3:5-17)4 . An escape from the of the
world (2 Pet 2:20)5. Experiencing the unity of the faith and spiritual (Eph
4:11-16)6. Manifestations of abounding to the glory and praise of
God (Phil 1:3-11)B. In these practical, real-life ways , grace and peace are
multiplied to those who are of Christ.II. All Things That Pertain to and Godliness Are
Granted to Us By the Power of God Through the Knowledge of Him Who Called Us
to His Own Glory and Excellence (1:3-11)A . Our to God’s own glory
and excellence (1::3)B. The precious and very great of God (1:4a)C. The
opportunity to become of the divine
nature (1:4b)D. An escape from the that is in the
world because of sinful desire ( 1:4c)E. The opportunity to grow in our to King Jesus
(1:5-10)D. An into the
eternal kingdom (1:11).Conclusion:A.
It’s no wonder, then, that Peter would draw his second letter to a
close like he did in 2 Pet 3:17-18.B. The most important question of the week
: What will I do to grow in this grace and knowledge?C. A warning to the
citizens of Christ’s kingdom (Heb 10:26-29; 2 Pet 2:19b-22) .D. The clearly
expressed desire of God for all (1 Tim 2:3-6). |
