01262020 Spiritual Disciplines for the Purpose of Godliness Again 2 Peter 1:3-8

3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. The only road to Christian maturity and Godliness (Christlikeness and holiness) passes through the practice of the Spiritual Disciplines. These personal and corporate disciplines promote spiritual growth and have been practiced by God’s people since biblical times. Jesus modeled them for us and expects us to pursue them. In doing so, we will taste the joy of a Spiritually Disciplined lifestyle. 1. INTRODUCTION COL 2:6-7; 2 PE 1:3, 5 GODLINESS the act of living godly—to love God, love the things of God & walk in the ways of God. 2. AVOID SPIRITUAL EXTREMES PHP 2:12-13 journaling, confession, accountability, simplicity, submission, affirmation 3. DEPENDENCE ON CHRIST GAL 5:16, 25 4. SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE 1 TIM 4:7 5. A BIBLICAL EXAMPLE OF SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE 1 CO 9:24-27 6. JESUS ENGAGED THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES LUKE 9:23 7. THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES OF CHRIST AND HIS DISCIPLES INWARD DISCIPLINES—mediation, prayer, fasting & study OUTWARD DISCIPLINES—simplicity, solitude, submission & service CORPORATE DISCIPLINES—confession, worship, guidance and celebration 8. HOW THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES WORK 2 PETER 1:5-11 PASTOR MARK DEMIRE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR THE PURPOSE OF GODLINESS AGAIN (VARIOUS SCRIPTURES) THE COMMUNITY OF GRACE (JANUARY 26, 2020)