Christmas Eve
Christ the Son
December 24, 2022
Rev. Dr. Gabe Sylvia
The sermon briefly reviews the colorful life of the apostle Peter and opens an exposition of 2 Peter 1:3–4, highlighting that through knowledge of Jesus Christ believers have been given everything needed for a joyful, godly life.
Summary
This evening's message introduces the first of two parts of Peter's address to the dispersed believers, beginning with a concise review of Peter's eventful life and character. It focuses on 2 Peter 1:3–4, which teaches that all things pertaining to life and godliness have been granted to us through knowing Jesus Christ. The point is that the resources Christians need to live faithfully and joyfully in this life are found in the knowledge of Christ.
Key Points
- Context: first of two parts of Peter's message to the dispersed saints across the known world
- Personal note: Peter is a colorful, eventful apostle; tonight includes a brief review of his life
- Key text: 2 Peter 1:3–4
- Central truth: all things pertaining to life and godliness have been granted through the knowledge of Jesus Christ
- Application: the knowledge of Christ supplies the resources Christians need to live joyfully and godly in this life
- Aim: to point listeners to Christ as the source of spiritual resources and to set up further exposition in the next message
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