2 Peter 1:8-9 4 Benefits of Growth (part 1) Pg 1079 In Church Bibles

Jesus said... I will build My church Jesus said... I will build My church Matthew 16:18

You therefore, beloved... Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You therefore, beloved... Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2Peter 3:17-18

Therefore Grow intentionally & diligently (v.5-7) Everything for Godly life is Provided by God (v.3-4) - virtue - knowledge - self-control - perseverance - godliness - brotherly love - agape love } Christian Character

Not be Useless or Unfruitful Therefore Grow intentionally & diligently (v.5-7) Everything for Godly life is Provided by God (v.3-4) Four Benefits for Growing Christians (v.8-11) 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4)

Not be Useless or Unfruitful 1) What is Fruit? Fruit is being what you are supposed to be, accomplishing what are meant to do 2) A Fruitless Life is Possible a wasted life

Not be Useless or Unfruitful 1) What is Fruit? Fruit is being what you are supposed to be, accomplishing what are meant to do 2) A Fruitless Life is Possible an eternally wasted life

For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 1Corinthians 3:11

Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, 1Corinthians 3:12

each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is. 1Corinthians 3:13

If anyone’s work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. 1Corinthians 3:14

If anyone’s work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire. 1Corinthians 3:15

Not be Useless or Unfruitful 1) What is Fruit? Fruit is being what you are supposed to be, accomplishing what are meant to do 2) A Fruitless Life is Possible an eternally wasted life

I am rich become wealthy need of nothing I am rich become wealthy need of nothing Revelation 3:17 Self Assessment wretchedmiserablepoorblindnakedwretchedmiserablepoorblindnaked Jesus’ Assessment

Not be Useless or Unfruitful 1) What is Fruit? Fruit is being what you are supposed to be, accomplishing what are meant to do 2) A Fruitless Life is Possible an eternally wasted life 3) How do we not be Useless, Unfruitful? Not by striving to be fruitful but by being spiritually healthy

Not be Useless or Unfruitful Therefore Grow intentionally & diligently (v.5-7) Everything for Godly life is Provided by God (v.3-4) Four Benefits for Growing Christians (v.8-11) 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4)

Not be Useless or Unfruitful Therefore Grow intentionally & diligently (v.5-7) Everything for Godly life is Provided by God (v.3-4) Four Benefits for Growing Christians (v.8-11) 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4)

Not be Useless or Unfruitful Therefore Grow intentionally & diligently (v.5-7) Everything for Godly life is Provided by God (v.3-4) Four Benefits for Growing Christians (v.8-11) 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4)

Not be Useless or Unfruitful Therefore Grow intentionally & diligently (v.5-7) Four Benefits for Growing Christians (v.8-11) 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) Everything for Godly life is Provided by God (v.3-4)

- knowledge Therefore Grow intentionally & diligently (v.5-7) Everything for Godly life is Provided by God (v.3-4) - virtue- self-control - perseverance - godliness - brotherly love - agape love Not be Useless or Unfruitful Four Benefits for Growing Christians (v.8-11) 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) If these are yours and abound ↵ ↵

Not be Useless or Unfruitful Therefore Grow intentionally & diligently (v.5-7) Everything for Godly life is Provided by God (v.3-4) Four Benefits for Growing Christians (v.8-11) 1)1) Not Shortsighted or Forgetful 2)2) 3)3) 4)4)

Shortsighted...even to blindness Don’t see the big picture, don’t see the overarching reality of heaven coming Forgetful - cleansed from old sins Loose sight of the incredible forgiveness God has worked for us in Christ Not Shortsighted or Forgetful

I am rich become wealthy need of nothing I am rich become wealthy need of nothing Revelation 3:17 Self Assessment wretchedmiserablepoorblindnakedwretchedmiserablepoorblindnaked Jesus’ Assessment

Shortsighted...even to blindness Don’t see the big picture, don’t see the overarching reality of heaven coming Forgetful - cleansed from old sins Loose sight of the incredible forgiveness God has worked for us in Christ Not Shortsighted or Forgetful How do we not be shortsighted, forgetful by being spiritually healthy

Not be Useless or Unfruitful Therefore Grow intentionally & diligently (v.5-7) Everything for Godly life is Provided by God (v.3-4) Four Benefits for Growing Christians (v.8-11) 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) Not Shortsighted or Forgetful

Not be Useless or Unfruitful Therefore Grow intentionally & diligently (v.5-7) Everything for Godly life is Provided by God (v.3-4) Four Benefits for Growing Christians (v.8-11) 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) Not Shortsighted or Forgetful

Not be Useless or Unfruitful Therefore Grow intentionally & diligently (v.5-7) Everything for Godly life is Provided by God (v.3-4) Four Benefits for Growing Christians (v.8-11) 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) Not Shortsighted or Forgetful

Not be Useless or Unfruitful Therefore Grow intentionally & diligently (v.5-7) Four Benefits for Growing Christians (v.8-11) 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) Everything for Godly life is Provided by God (v.3-4) Not Shortsighted or Forgetful

If these are yours - knowledge Therefore Grow intentionally & diligently (v.5-7) Everything for Godly life is Provided by God (v.3-4) - virtue- self-control - perseverance - godliness - brotherly love - love Not be Useless or Unfruitful Four Benefits for Growing Christians (v.8-11) 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) Not Shortsighted or Forgetful and abound ↵ ↵

Not be Useless or Unfruitful Therefore Grow intentionally & diligently (v.5-7) Everything for Godly life is Provided by God (v.3-4) Four Benefits for Growing Christians (v.8-11) 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) Not Shortsighted or Forgetful

Not be Useless or Unfruitful Therefore Grow intentionally & diligently (v.5-7) Everything for Godly life is Provided by God (v.3-4) Four Benefits for Growing Christians (v.8-11) 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) Not Shortsighted or Forgetful

Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked Revelation 3:17

I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. Revelation 3:18

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. Revelation 3:19

Not be Useless or Unfruitful Therefore Grow intentionally & diligently (v.5-7) Everything for Godly life is Provided by God (v.3-4) Four Benefits for Growing Christians (v.8-11) 1)1) 2)2) 3)3) 4)4) Not Shortsighted or Forgetful

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. Revelation 3:19

you were...redeemed...from your aimless conduct... with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. you were...redeemed...from your aimless conduct... with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. 1Peter 1:18-19