Affirming the Truth

In the Christian life, we are to grow in grace and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:18).

We obtain the grace we need from the throne of grace. We are invited to come boldly to ask for mercy and grace in time of need (Hebrews 4:16).

We obtain the knowledge of Jesus Christ through the Word (1 Peter 2:2-3). It is through personal study of Scripture that we come to a fuller understanding of the knowledge of Jesus.

Through these two avenues, we are able to grow in faith and love (2 Thessalonians 1:3). Our faith must grow in its dependence on God. Peter was a good example of our situation. His eyes were only on Jesus as he stepped out of the boat and onto the water to be with Him. But once he took his eyes off Christ and began to depend on himself, he begins to sink. It’s not unusual for us to waver like this in our faith as well.