1. “Christian Graces in Summary!”
2 Peter 1:8-11

2. “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow” – This 550 acre futuristic model of tomorrow has countless displays which captivate the imaginations of both young and old alike.

3. Hydroponics is the science of growing plants without soil/dirt; instead, water, sterile sand, and other such mediums are used…

4. One does not come out of the baptistry full-grown, mature member of Christ’s Body; instead, they are but seedlings…

5. to look at the Biblical summary of these Christian graces
Purpose:
to look at the Biblical summary of these Christian graces

6. I He Who LACKS These Graces
A. Has Tragically Forgotten

7. Forgetting this is NOT the ultimate consequence of “the unfaithful Christian” – it is the primary cause!

8. The worst kind of ingratitude is to forget the greatest possible blessing, from the greatest possible Giver, at the greatest possible price!

9. I He Who LACKS These Graces
A. Has Tragically Forgotten
B. Is Spiritually Blind/Short- sighted

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

11. Revelation 3:20
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock, if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with Me.”

12. Remember Private Vanderbilt in the TV series F-Troop
Remember Private Vanderbilt in the TV series F-Troop? His character is a great illustration of shortsightedness…

13. II He Who INCREASES in These Graces
A. Useful/Fruitful for Christ
B. Is a Called/Chosen One
C. Is One Who Will Never Stumble

14. This passage makes clear there is the possibility to forfeit or lose eternal life… Peter, however makes clear such apostasy doesn’t have to happen, but, it will NOT happen to those who practice these things – Christian graces!

15. Conclusion and Summary
We now must all take a candid look at our lives to see if we really have an active, growing faith in Christ. Are we practicing these things of which the inspired author speaks? Are we practicing virtue… seeking knowledge… self control… patience… godliness… brotherly kindness… love…?
Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine.
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.