2 Peter 1:8 KJV [8] “For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”      We have just seen in the last three verses a list of things that Peter has given to believers to add to their faith. He now reveals to us the results of these things abounding in the believer’s life. Peter had experienced them in his own life and is now passing them on to other believers. I think this sums up the fruitful Christian life. We …

(Part Three) 2 Peter 1:7 KJV [7] “and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.”      The phrase “brotherly kindness” means to help. We should be helpful by showing brotherly kindness to others, especially fellow believers. When Jesus was on earth, He showed kindness to all of those who were around Him. This means that Christ was approachable by all. Mothers would bring their children to Him for help. Lepers could approach Him for healing. Even the dying thief on the cross felt that he could ask the Lord to remember him in eternity. In the Bible, anyone …

(Part Two) 2 Peter 1:6 KJV [6] “and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;”      In this verse, Peter continues to encourage the saints to add to their faith. He instructs them to begin adding to their faith by having moral excellence and spiritual knowledge. Now he is emphasizing the word “temperance,” which means self-control. We must use the spiritual knowledge that the Lord gives us to help control our hearts, our minds, and our bodies. We live in a world that is out of control, so one of the greatest ways to shine our …

(Part One) 2 Peter 1:5 KJV [5] “And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;”      After being born again, we have a responsibility to add to our faith. In the next few verses, Peter will talk about what we must add to our faith. This is an important truth that every child of God must be aware of in order to live a victorious Christian life. Let me begin by drawing your attention to the phrase, “giving all diligence.” He encourages the saints to give their all when it comes to spiritual …

2 Peter 1:4 KJV [4] “whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.”      What a joy it is to be saved by the grace of God! If you have this assurance, then you know what it is like to live with the joy of salvation. I am so thankful that the Lord had more in store for His children than just saving us from Hell. He loves each one of us and has given us …