Text: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Faith must be the foundation of all that we do. Yet there are various qualities we are to add to our faith. In this lesson, the trait we will focus on is godliness. Define Godliness Greek word eusebeia – reverence, respect; piety toward God (Thayer); denotes a Godward attitude that does that […]
September 17, 2018
Add Perseverance
Text: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Faith must be the foundation of all that we do. Yet there are various qualities we are to add to our faith. In this lesson, the trait we will focus on is perseverance. Define Perseverance Greek word hypomoné – cheerful (or hopeful) endurance (Strong’s); the characteristic of a man who is unswerved […]
September 10, 2018
Add Self-Control
Text: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Faith must be the foundation of all that we do. Yet there are various qualities we are to add to our faith. In this lesson, the trait we will focus on is self-control. Define Self-Control Greek word egkrateia – the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions, especially his sensual […]
September 3, 2018
Add Knowledge
Text: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Faith must be the foundation of all that we do. Yet there are various qualities we are to add to our faith. In this lesson, the trait we will focus on is knowledge. Define Knowledge Greek word gnosis – seeking to know, enquiry, investigation (Vine’s); something that is acquired Side note – […]
August 27, 2018
Add Moral Excellence
Text: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Faith must be the foundation of all that we do. Yet there are various qualities we are to add to our faith. In this lesson, the trait we will focus on is moral excellence. Define Moral Excellence KJV uses the term virtue Greek word areté – moral goodness, seen by others, “what gives man […]
August 22, 2018
Do Not Love the World
Text: 1 John 2:15-17 John warned against loving the world – something that Christians must constantly guard against. It is deceptive because it seems innocent/harmless. Yet it takes us away from God, leads us down the path to sin, and will cause us to be lost. We need to be sure we take note of […]
