2 Peter 1:8-11 (ESV)
8 For these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins. 10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. 11 For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

 

Seven Blessings to Living by Faith

 

  1. Blessing of GODLY MATURITY. 

 

2 Peter 1:8 (NKJV)
For if these things are yours and abound . . .

 

2 Peter 3:18
. . . grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

 

2 Peter 1:8 (ESV)
For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they will keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

  • Maturity takes time and it takes experience.

 

 2. Blessing of GROWING PRODUCTIVITY. 

 

2 Peter 1:8 (ESV)
For these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

3. Blessing of GREATER CLARITY 

 

2 Peter 1:9 (ESV)
For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins.

 

  • Shortsighted – (myopic) – to be nearsighted; Spiritually, this means being extremely limited in spiritual understanding.

 

4. Blessing of GRATEFUL MEMORY. 

 

2 Peter 1:9 (ESV)
. . . having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins.

 

“I saw Mr. Newton at the end of his life when he was hardly able to talk and all I find I had noted down upon my leaving him was this, ‘My memory is nearly gone but I remember two things, that I am a great sinner, and that Christ is a great Savior.’”  – William Jay

 

5. Blessing of GENUINE STABILITY. 

 

2 Peter 1:10 (ESV)
Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities, you will never fall.

 

2 Peter 1:10 (PHILLIPS)
Set your minds, then, on endorsing by your conduct the fact that God has called and chosen you.

 

  • Healthy spirituality is emotionally healthy.

 

 6. Blessing of GUARANTEED SECURITY. 

 

2 Peter 1:10 (ESV)
. . . for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.

 

7. Blessing of GLORIOUS ETERNITY. 

 

2 Peter 1:10-11 (ESV)
10 Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities, you will never fall. 11 For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

 

 

Questions:

  1. What did you hear from the Holy Spirit?
  2. What will you do because of it?
  3. How can we pray for you?

 

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