II. To make calling and election sure: 2 Peter 1:10-11
A. How are we called and elected (chosen)?: 2 Thess. 2:13-14
B. How do we make our call and election sure? “For if you do these things…”:
Matt. 7:21
C. What is the result? “For so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly
into the everlasting kingdom…”: 1 Pet. 1:3-5
III. To be found by Him in peace: 2 Peter 3:10-14
A. The reason this admonition is given is because “the day of the Lord”
will come as a thief in the night: Matt. 24:42-44
B. The question is, “What manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct
and godliness?”: 1 Pet. 1:13-16
C. The idea is that as we “look for new heavens and a new earth,”
we must be ready: Tit. 2:11-14
Conclusion: Hence, we need to give diligence—i.e., persistent application,
persevering effort, industriousness, earnestness, zeal—To add to our faith
so that we might make our calling and election sure—Especially in view
of the fact that we need to be found in peace by the Lord when He comes.
How diligent are you?
By Wayne S. Walker
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