Why Grow Faith? God Deserves it Christ demands it It solves many problems in life It benefits those we love It has an eternal reward We have seen.

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Why Grow Faith? God Deserves it Christ demands it It solves many problems in life It benefits those we love It has an eternal reward We have seen the “why”; Now we want the “how” We have seen the “why”; Now we want the “how”

How to Add to Your Faith II Peter 1:1-11

How to Add to Your Faith II Peter 1: Add to your faith: Virtue Knowledge Self-Control Perseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love

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