Temple Baptist Church - 11-16-2025
2 Peter 1:1-4
Introduction:
2 Peter 1:1-4 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: (2) Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, (3) According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: (4) Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
A. As Thanksgiving Day approaches, it is a day set apart for remembrance of the goodness, grace, mercy, and blessings of God.
1. But our thanksgiving should be so much more than that. Thanksgiving is a day-by-day, moment-by-moment realization of all that God has done for us and given to us.
2. In our verse this morning, we see the scope of God’s blessings. God blesses both physically and spiritually! ALL things that pertain unto life and (ALL things that pertain unto) godliness.
3. “Turkey Day” to the world, but a day of remembrance and thanksgiving to God for us.
B. This morning, I want to take a short look at how good God has been to us in this life. I know that counting our blessings could take all day, so I’ve just highlighted a few ways God’s goodness shows up in our daily lives.
C. How exceedingly great are the promises of God when we stop to consider the nature of the benefits offered and bestowed!
1. God’s power to provide is beyond our imagination. Our needs look very small in the light of our big God and His immense promises.
2. God’s promises are precious because they cover every conceivable human need, for time and for eternity. Whatever your need may be, God has a promise that exactly covers that need.
Philippians 4:18-19 But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. (19) But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
D. We believe the Bible and yet, in these days of uncertainty, we often remain fearful! During the Sermon on the Mount, our Lord spoke of our concerns and His ability.
Matthew 6:31-33 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (32) (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. (33) But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
1. When we seek “all these things “first, then God does not provide.
2. When we seek God first, He adds these things unto us.
E. Let’s look at “all things that pertain unto godliness” First thing this morning, remember that spiritual blessings are much more valuable than physical ones, which most people tend to prioritize first. What do you really need today? God has promised to give them to you if you seek Him first.
1. God provided us with salvation. How can we start without first mentioning our great salvation?
a. God has made provision for our redemption through a finished work called the gospel. God provided the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ, His burial, and His bodily resurrection.
b. God has provided the precious blood of Christ for the remission of sin.
c. God has provided the precious Word of God for the knowledge of God and salvation for sinners.
d. God provided the mercy, grace, and faith, along with granting us repentance. God has done and given everything necessary for the sinner to be eternally saved!
Hebrews 9:12, “Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.”
e. Need salvation? God has provided it freely to all who come to Him by faith!
2. God provided us with the promise of not only life but abundant life.
John 10:10, “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”
a. A full life. The world is an empty place without hope in this life for the life to come. We have an abundant life!
b. A life that is blessed! I often say that “I had rather be an old-time Christian than anything that I know!”
c. A life that is satisfying! I would have no other.
d. A blessed hope in the life to come! Even so come, Lord Jesus, is the blessed hope of eternity.
3. God has provided us with a peace that passeth all understanding. God has made a perfect peace available in this present evil world.
Isaiah 26:3-4 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. (4) Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
a. This peace is found in the knowledge of God and our Saviour, Jesus Christ. It is not found in this world but in the world to come.
b. As we learn to trust the Lord, we find that He who holds tomorrow holds us in His hand!
c. Beloved, safety is of the Lord, and everything will be alright!
4. God has provided us with a joy that endures.
1 Peter 1:8, “Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:”
a. God grants His children complete joy. Joy and happiness are two entirely different things. I may not always feel happy, but my joy remains full.
b. A clear conscience still makes for a soft pillow!
5. God has promised a sufficient grace for every trial that we will face.
2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
a. Living Grace.
b. Serving Grace.
c. Dying Grace.
d. Sufficient Grace.
Conclusion: Thanksgiving is a celebration of things past, present, and future promises. Let us take a moment each day to thank God for His spiritual blessings.
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