OUR LIKE PRECIOUS FAITH

Introduction:

A. Are We Grateful Towards God?

1. Are we thankful for what we have?

2. Do we acknowledge that what we have come from Him?

3. Do we realize how much we have?

B. Let's Listen To Words From A Grateful Man.

Body: 2 Peter 1: 1 - 4

I. We Have Obtained.

A. A like precious faith.

1. With us.

2. Through God's righteousness.

3. Through Christ's righteousness.

B. Grace and peace.

1. Through the knowledge of God.

2. Through the knowledge of Jesus our Lord.

II. We Have Been Given.

A. All things.

1. That pertain to life.

a. How to live.

b. Why we live.

2. That pertain to godliness.

a. How to please God.

b. How to be like God.

B. Promises.

1. Exceedingly great and precious.

2. Allowing us to share in the divine nature.

3. Allowing us to escape corruption.

a. That is in the world.

b. That is produced by lust.

Conclusion:

A. God Has Brought Us Together...

1. Into one body with one mind and one purpose.

2. By His love, grace and active working on our behalf.

3. Through a plan only He could concoct.

B. How Precious God Is!