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The Study
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Introduction
"Peter reveals an eight-step pathway that leads to spiritual maturity." Each session in this study covers three things: a Definition, a Discipline, and a Diagram. Follow along on page 3 in your study book to get started.
"Peter reveals an eight-step pathway that leads to spiritual maturity." Each session in this study covers three things: a Definition, a Discipline, and a Diagram. Follow along on page 3 in your study book to get started.
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Faith
"The goal of this study is to understand what a true Christian looks like so that you will know if you are one. We will also learn how to increase the faith we have." Faith lies at the very center of the qualities Peter tells us we need to have for a godly life.
"The goal of this study is to understand what a true Christian looks like so that you will know if you are one. We will also learn how to increase the faith we have." Faith lies at the very center of the qualities Peter tells us we need to have for a godly life.
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Virtue/Moral Excellence
"Virtue is moral energy that courageously and actively lives out the faith with great conviction just like the early church did in the face of continual persecution." Adding virtue to faith is like adding a backbone to your profession of faith.
"Virtue is moral energy that courageously and actively lives out the faith with great conviction just like the early church did in the face of continual persecution." Adding virtue to faith is like adding a backbone to your profession of faith.
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Knowledge
"When Peter mentions knowledge, he is referring specifically to a knowledge of Jesus. While knowledge of the entire Bible is necessary for our growth and maturity, the goal of all Scripture is to increase our knowledge of Jesus."
"When Peter mentions knowledge, he is referring specifically to a knowledge of Jesus. While knowledge of the entire Bible is necessary for our growth and maturity, the goal of all Scripture is to increase our knowledge of Jesus."
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Self Control
"The word 'self-control' here literally means 'self-mastery' or 'self-restraint.' Ultimately, self-control means remaining under the control of the Holy Spirit who will always subject us to Jesus Christ and His teachings. It is practically living out the Spirit-filled life."
"The word 'self-control' here literally means 'self-mastery' or 'self-restraint.' Ultimately, self-control means remaining under the control of the Holy Spirit who will always subject us to Jesus Christ and His teachings. It is practically living out the Spirit-filled life."
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Steadfastness
"The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. Yes, we have the Bible. Yes, we have the Holy Spirit. But God has designed this life to include and require other believers. You need them. They need you."
"The Christian life was never meant to be lived alone. Yes, we have the Bible. Yes, we have the Holy Spirit. But God has designed this life to include and require other believers. You need them. They need you."
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The Fruit
"Godliness is the byproduct of a steadfast life of faith, virtue, knowledge, and self-control." As we are steadfastly increasing in these qualities, "godliness, brotherly affection, and love will be the natural byproduct." The key word is discipline.
"Godliness is the byproduct of a steadfast life of faith, virtue, knowledge, and self-control." As we are steadfastly increasing in these qualities, "godliness, brotherly affection, and love will be the natural byproduct." The key word is discipline.
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Brotherly Affection
"It is important for each member to contribute to the body of Christ by serving according to their gifts. This is how we increase our brotherly affection — by ministering to the body of Christ." Like a coal separated from the fire, a believer separated from the body will lose their spiritual heat.
"It is important for each member to contribute to the body of Christ by serving according to their gifts. This is how we increase our brotherly affection — by ministering to the body of Christ." Like a coal separated from the fire, a believer separated from the body will lose their spiritual heat.
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Love
"This is one of the primary ways we express our love for God — through our love for others who need to know Him." What we've started here should never stop. "We generally progress through persistent, consistent discipline. One step at a time. One day at a time."
"This is one of the primary ways we express our love for God — through our love for others who need to know Him." What we've started here should never stop. "We generally progress through persistent, consistent discipline. One step at a time. One day at a time."
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