Knowledge
2 Peter 1:5-11
Introduction:
A. Peter in this passage reminds us we must grow in our service to God.
B. Eight areas for growth listed here.
C. In this lesson we will look at knowledge
Discussion:
I. What Is knowledge?
A. Webster defines as
1. The fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained
through experience or association
2. acquaintance with or understanding of a science, art, or technique
B. BDB/Thayer defines as
a. the general knowledge of Christian religion; esp. of things lawful and
unlawful for Christians
b. the deeper more perfect and enlarged knowledge of this religion, such as
belongs to the more advanced
3. moral wisdom, such as is seen in right living
C. Bible defines as
wisdom and instruction.
D. A practical definition for us would be
II. Why do we need knowledge?
A. In our relationship with God
1. Knowledge needed to be saved Jhn 6:44-45; 9:32
a. Make a new covenant Jer 31:31-34
b. Better covenant better promises Heb 8:6-8
2. This is why He commanded the Gospel preached
a. Mt 28:18-20; Mk 16:15-16
b. 1Cor 1:21; Rom 10:13-17
3. Is commanded 2Pet 1:5; 3:18
4. Be not unwise but understand Eph 5:17
B. In our relationship with our brethren
C. In our relationship with alien sinners
III. How do we get or develop knowledge?
A. Must learn from Jesus Col 2:3; 2Cor 4:6; Mt 11:29
B. Gain knowledge by study
IV. What is the result of strengthening our knowledge?
A. Made free from sins Jhn 8:32
B. Escape the pollutions of world 2Pet 2:20
C. Remain steadfast 2Pet 1:10; 3:17-18
D. Without knowledge we will
a. Lack of knowledge reason for many fallen Christians today
b. Apollos' lack of complete knowledge could have caused many to be lost
Acts 18:24-28
E. Without knowledge, faith and virtue will be useless
Conclusion:
A. What about you?
B. How strong is your knowledge?
C. What changes should you make now to begin growing as you should?
D. Invitation to the lost.
Daniel Lee Henderson of Jasper, TX
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