July
2009
Warning Signs of Heresy
1:3 I can pray this because his divine power has bestowed on us everything necessary for life and godliness through the rich knowledge of the one who called us by his own glory and excellence. 1:4 Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised you may become partakers of the divine nature, after escaping the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire. 1:5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge; 1:6 to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; to perseverance, godliness; 1:7 to godliness, brotherly affection; to brotherly affection, unselfish love. 1:8 For if these things are really yours and are continually increasing, they will keep you from becoming ineffective and unproductive in your pursuit of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ more intimately.
2 Peter 1:3-8 NET
Key Point: To grow in godliness requires that we trust Jesus’ promises, instead of following those who teach wrong beliefs Signs of transformation
What is a “heresy”?
What are main heresies confronting church today?
1. __________ __________
If we don’t accept Biblical authority we can’t expect His promises to be trustworthy
2. __________ /__________ of Jesus
If we don’t accept the divinity/humanity of Jesus, we can’t expect His provision of salvation to be trustworthy Outcome of wrong beliefs
Where/how are we heretics? Benefits of right beliefs
Action: v. 5 –8 Add characteristics
How? v 4 = God’s “very great and precious promises” gives us everything we need by knowing Jesus (= love commitment)
Where/ how are we growing in godliness?
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