Importance of Increasing in Godly Virtue - a podcast by Northwest Bible Church

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Northwest Bible Church - Mar. 27, 2022 - 2 Peter - Alan Conner

2 Peter 1:8-11

Importance of Increasing in Godly Virtues

Intro

A. INCREASING VIRTUES MAKE US USEFUL AND FRUITFUL (2 Peter 1:8).

1. Progressive sanctification. “yours and increasing”.

2. Useful and fruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

B. MISSING VIRTUES INDICATES SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS (2 Peter 1:9).

1. Blind/short-sighted.

2. Forgotten purification from former sins.

C. INCREASING VIRTUES AID IN ASSURANCE OF SALVATION (2 Peter 1:10).

1. Diligently make your calling and election sure.

2. Practicing the 7 virtues will keep you from stumbling

D. INCREASING VIRTUES GIVES CONFIDENCE AT DEATH (2 Peter 1:11).

1. Entrance into the eternal kingdom of Christ.

2. Supplied abundantly to those who practice these virtues.

Conclusion