Christians, What Sort of Persons Ought You to Be? (2 Peter 1:5-11)

2 Peter 1:5-11 demands diligent growth. True faith adds virtue, knowledge, self-control, endurance, devotion, affection, and love.

Only is God Glorified

True spiritual growth removes self from the center and places God alone in glory, authority, and obedience as revealed through His inspired Word.

Spiritual health is necessary obedience, but it never earns salvation; acceptance is grounded in Christ’s ransom and Jehovah’s undeserved kindness.

Christian growth is evidence of salvation, not the basis for earning heaven; it deepens Christlikeness and glorifies God.

Regeneration is a complete divine act that grants spiritual life, distinct from growth, which is an ongoing process of alignment with God's will.

Spiritual growth deepens assurance, blocks grievous backsliding, and protects Christ’s name through steady obedience to Jehovah’s Word.

True spiritual growth displays God’s truth through obedient living, making doctrine visible, credible, and honored before a watching world.

Certify your calling and choosing by gospel obedience, holiness, endurance, and Scriptural diligence—proof that God’s call is effectual.

Regeneration is proven by repentance, obedience, love for believers, Scripture-hunger, and endurance—born again through the Word of truth.

Spiritual growth matters, but it is not a ladder into God’s acceptance—His saving favor rests on Christ, and growth is fruit.