1. “The Christian Grace of KNOWLEDGE!”
2 Peter 1:5

2. Like a chemist, we must follow the formula using the prescribed elements in order to get the desired results. To ignore this divine formula is to be the foolish chemist named Willie…

3. = WATER
= SULFURIC ACID

4. to see how we are to add the Christian grace of knowledge to our faith
Purpose:
to see how we are to add the Christian grace of knowledge to our faith

5. I KNOWING the Truth
A. Desire to be Courageous for Truth

7. “But examine everything carefully, hold fast to that which is good.”
1 Thessalonians 5:21
“But examine everything carefully, hold fast to that which is good.”

8. 1 John 4:1
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God…”

9. Louis Pasteur
Alexander Graham Bell
Ludwig van Beethoven
Thomas Edison
Dr. Evan O’Neill Kane

10. I KNOWING the Truth A. Desire to be Courageous for Truth
B. Desire to be Fearless of Truth
C. Desire to Find Truth

11. II UNDERSTANDING the Truth

12. Ephesians 5:15-17
“Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”

13. II UNDERSTANDING the Truth
A. Understand a Price Must be Paid
B. Understand Its Depths

14. 2 Peter 3:18
“…but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.”

15. II UNDERSTANDING the Truth
A. Understand a Price Must be Paid
B. Understand Its Depths
C. Understand the Tools Available

16. III APPLYING the Truth A. Applying Head-Knowledge
B. Applying Divine Principles
C. Applying Divine Power

17. James 1:5
“But if any of you lacks wisdom [ability to apply truth] let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”

18. A news release from the Associated Press recently stated: “The promising youth of the 80’s are today’s newly arrived executives, but corporate bosses are discovering their heirs apparent can’t read…”

19. Conclusion and Summary
…May God help us all to apply knowledge to our virtue and virtue to our faith so that our Lord and His Church might be glorified.