Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—2 Peter 1:1-15
by: Chris Galarneau.
Faith is the beginning or our journey as Christians. Peter reminded us that from faith flows a desire to pursue God’s righteousness (moral excellence), which leads to a knowledge of God and His desires, which leads to self-control, which leads to perseverance, godliness, kindness, and love for others. Faith undergirds that growth and transformation and it is not just a stepping stone—it is the foundation for all of it. We are saved by grace through faith. It is our faith that leads to becoming the new creation—God changes our hearts through faith. Faith is what allows us to endure and it reminds us of our deep need for Jesus and His gift.