2 Peter 3:17

I. We Start With Faith - 2 Peter 1:1-4

A. We have the same faith in Jesus - v. 1, 1 Peter 1:8

B. What God gives to us - v. 2-4
1. His grace & peace - v. 2, John 14:27-29
2. His calling & equipping - v. 3, Colossians 2:8-10
3. His promise & nature - v. 4, Ephesians 4:2-24, Colossians 3:9-11

II. Faith Leads To Growth - 2 Peter 1:5-7

A. Our growth is based on knowledge of God’s promises to us - v. 5 & 2

B. Supplements of our faith:
1. Moral excellence - v. 5, Ephesians 2:10
2. Knowledge - v. 5, James 3:13-18
3. Self-control - v. 6, 1 Timothy 4:7-8,Proverbs 16:32
4. Patient endurance - v. 6, James 1:2-4
5. Godliness - v. 6, Romans 12:1-2
6. Brotherly affection - v. 7, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 John 5:1-2
7. Love for everyone - v. 7, Romans 5:5, Galatians 5:22-23

III. Growth Brings Results - 2 Peter 1:8-11

A. Fruitfulness - v. 8, Ephesians 2:10

B. Vision - v. 9, 2 Kings 6:15-18

C. Security - v. 10-11, James 2:14-17