Unveiling the Mystery of Life from God - Divine Life

Sermon Outline: Unveiling the Divine Life.

1. Introduction

Scripture Reference: 2 Peter 1:3-4

1 Peter 1:3–4 ESV

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you,

Key Message:

When we come to Christ, we receive a divine life through the knowledge of God and by His calling, characterised by His glory and excellence.

Discuss the concept of divine life and its significance in the believer's journey.

2. The Nature of Divine Life

2.1 Divine Power and Provision

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3

Explanation: God's divine power grants us all things pertaining to life and godliness.

Application: We should know How embracing this divine power impacts our everyday lives.

2.2 The Great Promises of God

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4

Explanation: Through these promises, we become partakers of the divine nature.

Application: Understanding and claiming God's promises for spiritual growth.

3. Overcoming the Worldly Corruption

Escape from Sinful Desires

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4, 1 John 2:16

Explanation: The divine life enables us to escape the corruption caused by sinful desires.

Application: Identifying and overcoming the "trio" that affects faith: lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.

4. Qualities of a Life Transformed by Divine Power

4.1 Faith to Virtue

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

Elaboration: Moral excellence as an outgrowth of faith.

4.2 Virtue to Knowledge

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

Elaboration: The importance of growing in spiritual understanding.

4.3 Knowledge to Self-control

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6

Elaboration: Exercising discipline in all areas of life.

4.4 Self-control to Steadfastness

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6

Elaboration: Developing patience and perseverance.

4.6 Steadfastness to Godliness

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6

Elaboration: Living a life that reflects the character of God.

4.5 Godliness to Brotherly Affection

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7

Elaboration: Fostering genuine care and concern for fellow believers.

4.6 Brotherly Affection to Love

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7

Elaboration: Perfecting love as the ultimate expression of divine life.

5. Supplementary Scriptures

Romans 1:20 NKJV

For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,

Insight: Understanding God's invisible qualities and divine nature through creation.

Romans 3:25 NKJV

whom God set forth as a propitiation by His blood, through faith, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance God had passed over the sins that were previously committed,

Insight: The role of Christ's sacrifice in granting us the divine life.

2 Corinthians 10:4 NKJV

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds,

Insight: Utilising divine power to demolish strongholds and arguments against God's knowledge.

Acts 17:29 NKJV

Therefore, since we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold or silver or stone, something shaped by art and man’s devising.

Insight: Recognizing our divine origin and the call to live a divine life.

Psalm 82:1 NKJV

God stands in the congregation of the mighty; He judges among the gods.

Insight: Understanding God's sovereignty and our position in His divine council.

6. Conclusion

Call to Action: Encourage the youth to embrace and live out the divine life through the knowledge of God and the power of His promises.

Prayer: A prayer of commitment to pursue a life that reflects God's divine nature.