Sermons on 2 Peter
The Powerhouse and Dwelling Place of His Spirit (Part 4)
Building on the previous week’s teaching that faith is the foundation for receiving and retaining the Holy Ghost, this message traces the growth process from justification through sanctification, using Peter’s failures and eventual restoration as a case study, then walks through the Acts 2 account of Pentecost to correct the common expectation that a specific sensation is required to confirm receiving the Holy Ghost. Scripture Reference And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue…
The Powerhouse and Dwelling Place of His Spirit (Part 2)
This message looks at how a believer grows from receiving the Holy Ghost into spiritual maturity, becoming a true dwelling place for God’s Spirit. Stephen (Acts 6-7) is held up as the clearest New Testament example, showing all seven added virtues of 2 Peter 1 displayed in a short span of time. Scripture Reference Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and…
The Powerhouse and Dwelling Place of His Spirit (Part 1)
Opening a new series on building individuals rather than organizations, this message lays out several different views on how the seven virtues of 2 Peter 1 are added to a believer’s life, then shows from Acts 3-4 that this growth is progressive, beginning the moment a person is born again. Scripture Reference And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge … 2 Peter 1:5-7 Key Points: Building the Individual, Not an Organization The…