The theme of 2nd Peter is the great need for personal spiritual growth in a time when false teachers and teachings were infiltrating the early church (2Pe 1:5 with 2Pe 3:18). Key words/phrases relevant to spiritual growth are “grace and peace,” which can be “multiplied” as we grow in the “knowledge” of our Lord, and exercise due “diligence” in the practice of spiritual “love.” As a method of instruction, Peter emphasizes the necessity of reminder and repetition (2Pe 1:12-13, 2Pe 1:15, 2Pe 3:1-2).
Gene Cunningham - July 10, 2003
Romans #11
From Series: "Romans"
The book of Romans is the most complete set of Christian doctrines in the Bible. It's necessary to grasp for our spiritual growth and renewal. Romans presents all theology as stemming from the fact of Jesus Christ's crucifixion burial and resurrection. In this sense the whole counsel of God - concepts from all of scripture - is represented in this book. Its over-riding theme is justification by faith (Rom 1:16-17).