2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. “Grow in grace and in the knowledge”: Peter ends this letter with a summary statement of the same instruction with which he began it (1:2-11). Pursuing Christian maturity and a deepening knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ will lead to doctrinal stability and prevent a Christian from being led astray. We have said so many times that a Christian must grow in the knowledge of the grace of God, or he will backslide. We never stay the same. We are either growing, or going backwards. The very best way to grow in the Lord is to study His Word {Bible}. You could study it every day for the rest of your life and never know all there is in the Word. It is alive and new every time you read it. Knowledge is accumulated learning. It takes effort on our part to gain knowledge of the Word. Seek, and ye shall find. Knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Pray the Holy Spirit will reveal the meaning of the Word to you as you read it, and it will amaze you what understanding it will bring. To our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be glory both now and forever more. Now and forever more is speaking of the eternal day where Jesus {the Light of the world} dwells. We can say with Peter, To God be the glory, now and forever more. “To him be glory”: Such a call for glory to Christ demonstrates again the Peter considered Jesus Christ to be deity, equal in honor with God the Father (1:1; John 5:23).
Posted on: Sat, 25 Jan 2014 13:29:10 +0000
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