III. Spiritual growth as seen in each chapter of 2 Peter Chap. 1 --- The ingredients of spiritual growth 2 Pet. 1:5-11 – All diligence = to hasten is required to develop the traits of character which are listed in the “Much effort following verses. No direct influence of the Holy Spirit is indicated (as the Holiness and Pentecostal folks think); these graces are developed onlyif we put forth the required effort. “ (Bob Winton) Faith Virtue Knowledge Temperance Patience Godliness Brotherly kindness Love Chap. 2 --- The opponents of spiritual growth 2 Pet. 2 – False teachers False doctrines False promises False living 2 Pet. 2:1 2 Pet. 2:18-19 Chap. 3 ---motivation for spiritual growth the coming of Christ – 2 Pet. 3:10-14 We must grow in grace and knowledge 3:18 – Conclusion --- 2 Pet. 3:9
III. Spiritual growth as seen in each chapter of 2 Peter Chap. 1 --- The ingredients of spiritual growth – 2 Pet. 1:5-11 All diligence = to hasten “Much effort is required to develop the traits of character which are listed in the following verses. No direct influence of the Holy Spirit is indicated (as the Holiness and Pentecostal folks think); these graces are developed onlyif we put forth the required effort. “ (Bob Winton) Faith Virtue Knowledge Temperance Patience Godliness Brotherly kindness Love Chap. 2 --- The opponents of spiritual growth – 2 Pet. 2 False teachers False doctrines False promises False living 2 Pet. 2:1 2 Pet. 2:18-19 Chap. 3 ---motivation for spiritual growth – the coming of Christ 2 Pet. 3:10-14 We must grow in grace and knowledge – 3:18 Conclusion --- 2 Pet. 3:9
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