“The Path of the Open Door” II Peter 1:1-11

“The Path of the Open Door” II Peter 1:1-11

Jesus identifies Himself as the Door that leads to eternal life and blessings. (John 10)

  1. JESUS IS THE OPEN DOOR FOR ALL WHO WILL B____________.
    1. Peter tells us of a True V__________ for every Believer.
    2. Almighty God sent Jesus as our Steadfast H_____ for Life.
    3. Jesus was empowered from H___________ and was perfectly qualified to be the Savior for all Humanity. Vs. 3-4
  2. JESUS SHOWS US THE P________ THAT LEADS TO HEAVEN. 5-7.
    1. The journey begins w/ F_________ in Jesus.
    2. Be M_______________ Excellent.
    3. Be K_____________________… made in God’s image.
    4. Practice Self-C___________ with the Spirit of God in us.
    5. Persevere in R____________________.
    6. Practice G_________________; imitate your Heavenly Father.
    7. Practice brotherly K_________________. Matthew 7:12
    8. Radiate Christian L_________, patterned after Jesus.
  3. HAPPY CHRISTIANS ARE G____________ IN THESE VIRTUES. V.8-11
    1. God gave you a T______________ of skills and He adds His Holy Spirit.
    2. V. 9 Failure to U____ God’s Tools amounts to rejecting Jesus.
    3. W_____________ in these qualities protects from stumbling.
    4. V. 11 Promise to the faithful in Jesus: heaven is your home.

A faithful walk with Jesus leads you to the presence of God.