Growing in Godly Character
Christian virtue is not how we earn salvation.
It is what becomes visible as the Holy Spirit transforms a life that belongs to Jesus.
Peter’s progression begins with faith and moves toward mature love:
Faith → Moral Excellence → Knowledge → Self-Control → Perseverance → Godliness → Brotherly Kindness → Love
The Christian life is not about appearing spiritual.
It is about becoming more like Jesus.
His power provides.
His Word instructs.
His Spirit transforms.
We yield.
Character is formed.
Virtue becomes visible.
Jesus is reflected.
Growing in Godly Character
Christian virtue is not how we earn salvation.
It is what becomes visible as the Holy Spirit transforms a life that belongs to Jesus.
Peter’s progression begins with faith and moves toward mature love:
Faith → Moral Excellence → Knowledge → Self-Control → Perseverance → Godliness → Brotherly Kindness → Love
The Christian life is not about appearing spiritual.
It is about becoming more like Jesus.
His power provides.
His Word instructs.
His Spirit transforms.
We yield.
Character is formed.
Virtue becomes visible.
Jesus is reflected.
Growing in Godly Character
Christian virtue is not how we earn salvation.
It is what becomes visible as the Holy Spirit transforms a life that belongs to Jesus.
Peter’s progression begins with faith and moves toward mature love:
Faith → Moral Excellence → Knowledge → Self-Control → Perseverance → Godliness → Brotherly Kindness → Love
The Christian life is not about appearing spiritual.
It is about becoming more like Jesus.
His power provides.
His Word instructs.
His Spirit transforms.
We yield.
Character is formed.
Virtue becomes visible.
Jesus is reflected.
TEACHING OUTLINE & CONTENTS
Part One — The Foundation
His Divine Power Has Given Us Everything for Life and Godliness
Called by His Glory and Excellence
Partakers of the Divine Nature
Escaping the Corruption That Is in the World
Part Two — The Virtue Progression
Faith — The Foundation
Moral Excellence — Virtue in Action
Knowledge — Growing in Understanding
Self-Control — Governed by the Spirit
Perseverance — Remaining Steady
Godliness — A Life Oriented Toward God
Brotherly Kindness — Life in the Family of God
Love — The Mature Expression
Part Three — Growth That Becomes Visible
Increasing in These Qualities
Useful and Fruitful in the Knowledge of Jesus Christ
When Virtue Is Absent
Making Your Calling and Election Sure
Growing in Stability and Spiritual Maturity
Part Four — Personal Application
Examining the Virtue List
Yielding to the Holy Spirit
Practicing What God Is Forming
A Life That Reflects Jesus
INCLUDED WITH THE TEACHING
After-Class Study
Teaching & Devotional
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