BIG POINT:
Four things we need to know about growth in grace:
1. Growth in grace is made possible
2. Growth in grace isn’t
• Our parts includes:
3. Growth in grace has
• Acronym: FAVE
4. Growth in grace must be
NOTES:
QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER STUDY
Read 2 Peter 1:3-11:
• What are excuses that we sometimes make to justify staying the same?
• What have you learned about change in general (not just in a spiritual sense)? What are some areas in which you have seen major changes?
• Read Philippians 2:12-13. Compare it with what you read in 2 Peter 1. What is God’s part? What is our part?
• What does God change instantaneously? How does He change us gradually? Discuss the process of change.
• Why is it important to have the “want to”?
• How could the benefits Peter mentions (FAVE) increase your motivation? What are ways we can examine our faith in light of this?
• What part of this passage or the message especially stands out to you?
PERSONAL REFLECTION
• Realization: Is there a next step to which God is calling me? Identify it.
• Motivation: If applicable, what is holding me back?
• Information: What knowledge do I need to take this step? Where do I need to go or who can help me find answers?
• Application: Am I living out and practicing what I know?
Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions
:Pastor Keith: [email protected]
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