In “God’s Work and Your Faith,” John Mulligan begins in 2 Peter 1 by showing how much is already true because of Jesus. Peter writes not as a distant thinker, but as a servant and apostle who knows the Lord personally and speaks with God-given authority. The message reminds us that faith is not something we invented or earned for ourselves. Through the righteousness of Jesus Christ, believers have been given a faith that is precious, secure, and shared by all who belong to Him. What God has done for us is the foundation for everything that follows.

From there, the focus turns to the assurance believers have in Christ. Grace and peace are described as overflowing realities that come through truly knowing God—not just knowing about Him, but having a deep, personal relationship with Him. This kind of knowledge transforms how a person lives. Faith is not meant to remain stagnant, but to grow and deepen as that relationship with God becomes more real and more central in everyday life.

The message ultimately calls for a response. God’s work in salvation is complete and powerful, but it leads to a life of active faith. Growth in character, discipline, love, and godliness is not optional—it is the natural result of a life rooted in Christ. Believers are reminded that they come to God just as they are, but they are not meant to stay the same. Instead, they are called to keep moving forward, allowing God’s grace to shape them into the people He has called them to be.