| • The importance of isolation for preserving health and healthy views of life | |
| • The concept of a "pandemic of sin" being just as deadly as COVID-19 | |
| • The idea that faith can be the antidote to spiritual illness | |
| • Discussion of 2 Peter 1, verses 5-11, and the importance of adding virtues such as goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love to one's faith | |
| • The relationship between possessing these virtues and being effective in one's knowledge of Jesus Christ | |
| • The importance of confirming one's calling and election | |
| • A personal anecdote about receiving a new barbecue as a gift, with the speaker wishing that God would assemble us spiritually in the same way | |
| • The need for more than just faith to achieve a godly life, but rather building on it and adding to it | |
| • The importance of making an effort to add to one's faith in Jesus Christ | |
| • The relationship between truly believing in Jesus and wanting to be like him. | |
| • The speaker emphasizes the importance of faith and its incentive to work out one's faith in Jesus | |
| • The idea is compared to fishing, where staying engaged and imagining the catch keeps the line in the water | |
| • Dallas Willard is quoted as saying that spiritual formation in Christians has been stifled by believing they can be slack in obeying or following Jesus | |
| • Jesus' words are cited, stating that if one loves him, they will keep his commandments | |
| • Gandhi's quote is mentioned, suggesting that if Christians lived according to their belief, all would become Christians | |
| • The importance of obedience and intent in following Jesus | |
| • Peter's instruction to add to one's faith and build on knowledge of Christ | |
| • Faith being a conscious and persistent choice to cooperate with the spirit of Christ | |
| • Characteristics of believers including patience, joy, love, and other fruits of Christ | |
| • The role of intention and effort in following Christ | |
| • Good intentions are necessary but not sufficient without actual intent and effort | |
| • The importance of having a strong will and making decisions to achieve goals | |
| • The difference between intention and action in achieving success | |
| • The role of God's will in the formation of human spirit and character | |
| • The need for humans to set their will on doing God's will, as exemplified by Jesus' passion. | |
| • The will of God vs human pressure and temptation | |
| • Jesus' example in resisting the will of others and persevering in faith | |
| • Peter's understanding that spiritual growth is a slow, arduous process | |
| • Recognizing setbacks and failures as opportunities for reflection and self-examination | |
| • Emphasizing the importance of humility and seeking God's guidance | |
| • The speaker reflects on their faith in Jesus and the importance of living a life that aligns with God's plan. | |
| • They discuss the concept of "adding to" one's faith, drawing from biblical language and cultural context. | |
| • Christ is described as the main singer or central figure, with those following Him adding to their faith through various attributes and qualities. | |
| • The speaker cites Peter's list of virtues and qualities that can be added to one's faith, such as goodness, moral fortitude, power, and energy. | |
| • The importance of diligence and self-discipline in becoming a virtuous person | |
| • Adding faith to one's knowledge and gaining practical insights | |
| • Understanding Christ and being his disciple | |
| • Recognizing that much of our work is done internally, including self-control and managing one's feelings and soul | |
| • Practicing self-leadership and perseverance | |
| • Perseverance in the face of obstacles is crucial for achieving godliness and living a life that reflects Christ's teachings. | |
| • The ultimate goal is to be like Christ and to have God "retrofit" us back into his image through the Holy Spirit. | |
| • Showing mutual affection, warmth, and friendliness to others is essential for building a healthy church community. | |
| • Loving one's neighbor as oneself is the greatest virtue and a fundamental aspect of living a life that reflects Christian values. | |
| • Developing virtues and attributes is part of living in Christ | |
| • Love keeps motivation pure | |
| • Possessing these qualities helps prevent being ineffective and unproductive | |
| • Change happens slowly, requiring patience and self-graciousness | |
| • Addictions can be overcome with time and spiritual growth | |
| • Working hard and daily turning to Christ leads to maturing and seeing results | |
| • Ineffective and unproductive faith | |
| • Choosing not to work at faith and settling for the status quo | |
| • The importance of spiritual growth and maturity in Christ | |
| • Losing sight of the future that Christ offers and forgetting past sins covered by His blood | |
| • Failure to pursue spiritual growth as a sign of lost vision and forgotten identity in Christ | |
| • AA's sixth step involves surrendering to God | |
| • The process of becoming spiritually perfect is a gradual one | |
| • The difference between striving for self-determined goals vs. spiritual perfection | |
| • Negative consequences of not working towards spiritual goals | |
| • Three positive reasons for being intentional about adding to faith, based on verses 10 and 11 | |
| • The relationship between God's initiative and human response in faith | |
| • The importance of balance in the Christian life, not a 50-50 split but rather 100% from both God and humanity | |
| • The role of Christ as the proactive initiator of redemption and humans as reactive responders to His work | |
| • The development of confidence and spiritual growth through consistent practice and application of one's faith | |
| • The assurance of eternal life and a warm welcome in God's kingdom, regardless of earthly circumstances | |
| • Pursuing Christ leads to a deeper sense of hope in the soul | |
| • The importance of prayer and God's word in life | |
| • Being welcomed home someday as saints, cleansed from sin | |
| • Living like saints by pursuing purity and holiness | |
| • Receiving God's grace to name sin, add to faith, and become more like Christ |