<“On the Way to Glory” II Peter 1:8-11
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A Sermon by Dr. Bob Griffin, Teaching Elder at Sovereign Grace Church
I. CHOICES FOR THE CHILD OF GOD
A. POSITIVE OPTIONS
1. GROWING
II Pet 1:8a For if these qualities are yours and are increasing,
(Ps 5:11; 16:11; 33:1; 90:14; 105:43; Jn 15:11; Acts 13:50-52)
2. GUARDED
II Pet 1:8b they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
(Eph 5:1)
B. NEGATIVE OPTIONS
1. BLINDED
II Pet 1:9a For whoever lacks these qualities is so short-sighted that he is blind,
(Is 59:10; Rev 3:17-20)
2. FORGETFUL
II Pet 1:9b having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins.
(Is 1:18; Titus 3:5-6; Jas 1:18; I Pet 1:23; Eph 2:4-7)
II. RESULTS FOR THE CHILD OF GOD
A. TEMPORAL SECURITY
1. CONFIRMATION
II Pet 1:10a Therefore, brothers, be even more eager to confirm your calling and election;
(Rom 8:29; Eph 1:4; I Pet 2:9; II Thes 2:14; II Tim 1:9; Rom 11:29)
2. PRACTICE
II Pet 1:10a for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.
(Lk 22:62)
B. ETERNAL SECURITY
1. ENTRANCE
II Pet 1:11a For in this way an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
(I Cor 3:14-15; Rom 8:39; Jn 6:44; Phil 1:6)
2. PROVISION
II Pet 1:11a will be abundantly provided for you.
(I Cor 3:11-14; II Cor 5:10; II Tim 4:8; Heb 12:28-29; I Pet 5:4; Rev 2:10; 22:12)