Qualities Of A Christian

	By Garry Knighton Church of Christ/North - Shreveport, La.
	QUALITIES OF A CHRISTIAN SERIES A Study of Second Peter 1:5-9 INTRODUCTION Lesson One of Eight

INTRODUCTION:
- II Peter 1:5-9 has often been titled "The Christian Graces."
  - These are qualities that when added to our faith, makes us a tower of strength
    to those with whom we are in contact each day.
- The purpose of these virtues or graces are:
  - Positive: II Peter 1:8, 10 - 11 - (THOSE WITH THEM)
    - Keep you from being ineffective.
    - Keep you from being unproductive.
      - "In your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ..."
    - Make your calling and election sure - v. 10.
    - You will never fall - v. 10.
    - You will receive a rich welcome into the Eternal Kingdom.
  - Negative: II Peter 1:9 - (THOSE WITHOUT THEM).
    - He is nearsighted.
    - Blind.
    - Forgotten that he has been cleansed.
- These qualities are so necessary because we are partakers in the Divine Nature
  and have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
- A very important phrase: "Make every effort to add to your faith..." - v. 5.
  - Add to - supply - EPICHOREGESATE - from (CHOREGOS - chorus - leader and HEGEOMAI -
    to lead), to fit out the chorus with additional (complete) supplies. Supply what
    it takes to make beautiful music.
    - Spend a lot of time here... this is critical to the outcome of this study.
- To the purpose of being more like Jesus and seeing more of what is there for each
  of us, let's study these lessons with a strong and dedicated desire to improve our
  lives and our relationship with the Lord.