2 Peter 1:1-12 | Rick Cornejo
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Rick Cornejo
We kick off 2 Peter with a practical, hope-filled look at what real Christian growth looks like. Peter opens by calling Jesus “our God and Savior,” then prays that grace and peace would be multiplied to us “in the knowledge” (epignosis—lived, experiential knowing) of the Lord. From there, we learn that God’s divine power has already given us everything we need for life and godliness and has loaded us with “exceedingly great and precious promises” so we can share in His nature and escape the world’s corruption. In response, Peter calls us to make every effort—adding to faith: virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. This message unpacks grace vs. effort (not to be saved, but because we are), how to grow on purpose, and why keeping our eyes on Jesus keeps us from being unfruitful or forgetful of what He’s done. Includes a closing invitation to trust Christ.
Packinghouse’s Sunday evening worship service from August 10, 2025.