PM Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1.5-11                  

This Evening’s Sermon:                                        Brent T. Willey

“ADD TO YOUR FAITH”

2 Peter 1.5-11

(Part One)

Introduction:

1. Peter enlightens us on how to grow and develop as mature Christians, and we know this takes time and diligence to achieve such! (Cf., Heb. 5.12; 1 Pet. 2.2)
2. Our spiritual success depends on what we do with our faith; do we “add” to it, or do we let it go stagnate?

I. FAITH IS THE STARTING POINT!

1. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him”          (Heb. 11.6) – it is not by accident!
2. “Add to your faith” – it is personal! (Cf., 2 Cor. 13.5)
3. “Faith comes by hearing” (Rom. 10.17) – it is objective!

II. FAITH BY ITSELF IS NOT ENOUGH!

1. “Add to your faith…” (Cf., James 2.14-26)
2. Adding to faith requires application! (Luke 6.46-49)

III. FAITH MUST BE REINFORCED!

1. Faith is reinforced by “virtue, knowledge, self-control, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, & love!”
2. Peter outlines the assurances Christians receive as the result of added faith – 2 Pet. 1.8-11:

1. Never unproductive in the knowledge of Christ. (V. 8)

2. Never stumble. (V. 10)

3. Promised entrance into heaven! (V. 11)

Conclusion: Our effectiveness as Christians is dependent on our willingness to “add to our faith!”