2 Peter 1:1 - 1:15

2 PeterSteve Gregg
In this discourse, Steve Gregg examines the biblical teachings of 2 Peter 1:1-15. He emphasizes that obtaining knowledge of God is essential for Christians, using the Greek word epigenosko to mean thorough knowledge. Gregg further emphasizes that faith is a gift from God and that one must grow in grace and knowledge of the Lord to fulfill Christian duties and live a godly life. Gregg also touches on the corruption of the fallen world and how one must follow the commands of the Lord to rise above it.
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