Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—2 Peter 1:1-7
by: Ellen Olson.
God has called us to be his people. He has given us everything we need for life. He has allowed us to participate in his divine nature and escape the corruption of the world. He has given us great and precious promises. In response to all that God gives us, we are to make every effort to improve our faith in him. In addition to faith in God, we should strive toward goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. Faith in God is enough for salvation, but true thankfulness involves a deeper response. Mature faith goes deeper than simple belief.