Growth Through God’s Word (1 Peter 1:22-2:5)
THEME: “The Bible is the primary means by which God grows His children.”
I. Growth Requires Humility
A. Humility in Need
B. Humility in Submission (James 1:21; Hebrews 12:9; Psalm 25:8)
II. Growth Requires Longing
III. Growth Requires God’s Word
A. Because the Bible is True (Psalm 12:6; 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21)
B. Because the Bible is Food
C. Because the Bible is Complete (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
IV. Growth Requires Obedience (James 1:22-25)
A. Do not Deceive Yourself and Forget What the Bible Shows You
B. Continue In and Do God’s Word