In this sermon, we reflect on Peter’s final urgent words in 2 Peter 1:1–15, written to stir believers to remember the truth as falsehood and mockery rise. Peter reminds us that God has granted everything needed for life and godliness through His Word. Believers are called to diligently pursue growth in faith, moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. Assurance is found in bearing fruit, while forgetfulness and blindness plague those who do not. Peter’s plea compels us to examine our lives and live faithfully, leaving a lasting testimony to the grace and power of Christ.
Brad Jordan Brad is the Pastor of Christ Reformed Baptist Church, an RBC church plant in the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina (Hartsville, Darlington, Florence, Sumter and surrounding areas). He has a wife, Lisa, and three kids, Kaylee, Anna and Jonathan. Born and raised in South Carolina, Brad has been a pastor for over 15 years and has a great passion and desire for shepherding the flock of CRBC and "teaching them to keep all that [Christ] commanded".