The Gap . . . in understanding the Gospel - 2 Peter 1:3-9

• The Problem - 2 Peter 1:8-9

Past Forgiveness    -> ->       Here & Now   <- <-        Future Hope

• The Question - ineffective and unproductive?
• A New Life? - Romans 6:1-4

3 Kinds of Blindness

• Identity - The Power - 2 Peter 1:3
• God's Provision - The Promises - 2 Peter 1:4
• God's Process (Philippians 2:13) - The Fruit - 2 Peter 1:5-7

Replacements . . .

• Activity
• Legalism
• Mysticism
• Activism
• Biblicism
• Psychology
• Social

Why Death is the Key to a New Life - Galatians 2:20

• Sin - Romans 3:10, 23
• Heart - Proverbs 4:23
• Change - Titus 2:11-14