Gospel Doctrine

God's Means of Grace (2 Peter 1.3)


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So now what? That's pretty much what the crowds asked Peter after his sermon on Pentecost. Convicted by the Gospel--remember, that means they were convicted by Good News--crowds came under conviction of sin and couldn't help but ask, "What should we do?" "Repent, believe and be baptized," was Peter's simple answer.
What about you? Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? What does it mean for you to "believe"? You know, according to God's Word in James 2.19, "even the demons believe." So surely they're something more to God's gift of faith than merely knowing some information about Jesus.
"I am the Alpha and Omega." The Lord has us covered from start to finish. He hasn't left His children without the power, knowledge, or resources to grow in their knowledge and love of Jesus. In fact, it is these very means that become the greatest joys for His followers on this side of seeing Him face-to-face.
Are you availing yourself to the means of grace God has provided to restore and sustain your faith? Do you know what those are? This week we wrap up what was originally intended to be five-, but is now six-sermon series on Gospel Doctrines.
Today's passage:
3 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, -2 Peter 1.3 (esv)
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Gospel DoctrineBy South Church