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"grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord" 2 Peter 3:18 Lesson #1: First Things First (Matt. 6:33) Lesson #2: Adding To Your Faith (2 Pet. 1:5-11) Lesson #3: Unspotted From the World (Jas. 1:27)

"grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord" 2 Peter 3:18 Baptism is the beginning, not the end of Christianity: Rom. 6:12-14 To be eternally saved we must remain faithful: Rev. 2:10; 1 Pet. 1:9; 1 Cor. 15:58; 2 Tim. 4:7-8; 1 Jn. 2:1-2; 1:8, 9; Acts 8:22 Three major areas to be faithful…

Faithfulness Worshiping God Moral Purity Bearing Fruit But who can find a faithful man? Prov. 20:6 Worshiping God Moral Purity Bearing Fruit

Faithfulness 1. Worshiping God But who can find a faithful man? Prov. 20:6 A faithful Christian is a worshiping Christian: Acts 2:42; 1 Pet. 2:5; 1 Cor. 11:17-18; Heb. 10:24-31 Must worship God as He designates: Jn. 4:24; 17:17; Matt. 15:9; Mal. 1:10, 13

Worshiping God “in spirit and truth” (Jn. 4:24). Faithfulness But who can find a faithful man? Prov. 20:6 Worshiping God “in spirit and truth” (Jn. 4:24). Lord’s Supper Elements: 1 Cor. 11:23-26 Time: Acts 20:7 (1 Cor. 10:16) Manner (“spirit”): 1 Cor. 11:27-29 (the Lord’s Supper is a “memorial”; vv. 24-25)

Worshiping God “in spirit and truth” (Jn. 4:24). Faithfulness But who can find a faithful man? Prov. 20:6 Worshiping God “in spirit and truth” (Jn. 4:24). Giving All gave weekly: 1 Cor. 16:2 Gave with purpose: 2 Cor. 9:7 How much? “as he may prosper” (1 Cor. 16:2) “with liberality” (Rom. 12:8) “sacrificially” (Mk. 12:41-44) “willingly” (2 Cor. 9:7; Lk. 6:38)

Worshiping God “in spirit and truth” (Jn. 4:24). Faithfulness But who can find a faithful man? Prov. 20:6 Worshiping God “in spirit and truth” (Jn. 4:24). Preaching & Teaching Acts 2:42: And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. cf. Acts 8:4 Preach the word: 2 Tim. 4:2; Matt. 15:1-9, 12ff Preach whole counsel of God: Acts 20:26-27 Given and received in love: Eph. 4:15; Psa. 141:5

Worshiping God “in spirit and truth” (Jn. 4:24). Faithfulness But who can find a faithful man? Prov. 20:6 Worshiping God “in spirit and truth” (Jn. 4:24). Prayer Offered to God through Christ: Jn. 15:16 Offered in faith: Jas. 1:6 Offered according to God’s will: 1 Jn. 5:14 Offered in proper spiritual condition: 1 Jn. 3:22; Jn. 9:31 Offered with thankfulness: 1 Thess. 5:18; Phil. 4:6 Offered often: 1 Thess. 5:17; cf. Lk. 18:1-8

Faithfulness 1. Worshiping God Singing But who can find a faithful man? Prov. 20:6 Worshiping God “in spirit and truth” (Jn. 4:24). Singing There are two types of music instrumental and vocal God has only authorized one! Col. 3:16: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

Worshiping God “in spirit and truth” (Jn. 4:24). Faithfulness But who can find a faithful man? Prov. 20:6 Worshiping God “in spirit and truth” (Jn. 4:24). Singing Kind of music is singing, not playing: Col. 3:16 Only certain types of songs: Eph. 5:19; Heb. 8:5; 1 Pet. 4:11; Lev. 10:1-2 Singing is bidirectional: Col. 3:16; Mal. 1:13 Singing must be from the heart: Eph. 5:19

Faithfulness 2. Moral Purity The “world” we live in: But who can find a faithful man? Prov. 20:6 The “world” we live in: Alcohol is the drink of choice Murder (abortion) is legalized Gambling (incl. lottery) is encouraged Prostitution is rampant Premarital & extramarital sex abounds Lying has been institutionalized Homosexuality is glorified

Faithfulness 2. Moral Purity But who can find a faithful man? Prov. 20:6 Christians are to live morally pure lives: 1 Tim. 5:22; Titus 2:11-12 Sin is pleasurable, but deceitful: Heb. 11:25; 3:13 Sin isn’t worth it because it brings death! Rom. 6:23; Gal. 5:19-21 We live in a sea of sensuality: Rom. 6:16; 1 Thess. 5:22; 1 Cor. 10:13

Faithfulness 3. Bearing Fruit But who can find a faithful man? Prov. 20:6 An ‘apple-less’ apple tree is worthless: Jn. 15:2 Lead others to Christ: 1 Tim. 2:4 Restore the unfaithful: Gal. 6:1 Practice undefiled religion: Jas. 1:27 Share with those in need: Matt. 25; Heb. 13:16; 1 Jn. 3:17 Be a good citizen: 1 Pet. 2:13-17 Be a good family member: Eph. 5:25, etc. Live righteously: Gal. 5:22-23; Matt. 5:13 Be zealous of good works: Titus 2:14; 1 Pet. 4:16 Be a worker for the Lord: 1 Cor. 15:58; Eph. 4:16

Faithfulness Conclusion But who can find a faithful man? Prov. 20:6 Many start the Christian life, but only a few finish. Departures are usually gradual. Don’t think it can’t happen to you! 1 Cor. 10:12 Let us strive to be ever faithful because a Christian can be lost! Heb. 10:39