Remember the Gospel

2 Peter 1:12-15 Finishing well requires us to remember and return to the truths of the gospel, over and over again, day after day. Remembering sustains our godliness (v.12). “The believer’s future hope will be fully realized as godly character is nurtured...

The Glory of Christ and the Prophetic Word

2 Peter 1:16-21 We can hope in the final return of Christ because of the eyewitness accounts of the apostles but even more because of the trustworthiness of Scripture. I.  The Blessing of Apostolic Witness (v. 16-18) “And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and...

Fruitful and Effective Lives (Part II)

2 Peter 1:5-11 Since God has called us to his own glory and excellence through faith in Jesus Christ, we must make every effort to confirm this calling by growing in our faith. Growing in our faith will help us be fruitful and effective. “Peter is convinced that...

Fruitful and Effective Lives (Part 1)

2 Peter 1:5-11 “True success is attained only through the satisfaction of knowing you did everything within the limits of your ability to become the very best that you are capable of doing.”—John Wooden “We should keep our dreams within the realm of...