1. Growing In The Knowledge Of Christ
2 Pet. 3:18
2 Pet. 1:2-11

2. 2 Pet. 3:18
[18] But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

3. Growing In The Knowledge Of Christ 2 Peter 3:18; 1:2-11
I. The Benefits Of Growing In Christ

4. 1. Grace and peace are multiplied 2 Pet. 1:2
[2] Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,

5. 2. Life and godliness are provided 2 Pet. 1:3
[3] According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

6. 3. Fruitfulness is ensured 2 Pet. 1:8
[8] For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

7. 4. Spiritual short-sightedness and forgetfulness are avoided 2 Pet. 1:9
[9] But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins

8. 5. We will never fall 2 Pet. 1:10
[10] Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

9. 6. We will have an abundant entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ
2 Pet. 1:11
[11] For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

10. Growing In The Knowledge Of Christ 2 Peter 3:18; 1:2-11
II. How To Grow In Christ

11. Growing In The Knowledge Of Christ 2 Peter 3:18; 1:2-11
Start with trust, conviction (Faith)
Strive for excellence (Virtue)
Increase understanding (Knowledge)
Discipline mind and body (Temperance or Self-Control)

12. Bear up under trials (Patience or Perseverance)
Do all to please God (Godliness)
Love the brethren (Brotherly Kindness – brotherly love)
With active good will toward all (Love)