2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. I. TO GIVE SOME ACCOUNT OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST. 1. The knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ is necessary to salvation. 2. The knowledge of Christ is attained by the study of the Holy Scriptures. 3. The saving knowledge of Christ is effectually obtained by the teaching of the Holy Spirit. 4. The knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ is desirable and delightful. II. What is implied in growing in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; or WHAT OF CHRIST HIS DISCIPLES should grow in the knowledge of. 1. They should grow in the knowledge of the Person of Christ. 2. Believers should grow in the knowledge of the love of Christ. 3. They should grow in the knowledge of the perfection of the righteousness of Christ. 4. They should grow in the knowledge of the word and way of Christ. III. TO SPECIFY SOME OF THE EVIDENCES THAT THE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST ARE GROWING IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF HIM. 1. He will be rising higher and higher in the estimation of your souls. 2. You will be growing in a filial dependence on Him. 3. The more you grow in the knowledge of Christ the more you will be assimilated to His glorious image. 4. The more you grow in the knowledge of Christ you will the more cheerfully worship, honour, and obey Him. (John Jardine.) Parallel Verses KJV: But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. |
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