Spiritual Knowledge--What to Know? Or Whom?

Summary

Pastor Joe Holder teaches from 2 Peter 3:14-18 and 1 Peter 1, emphasizing the importance of growing in the personal knowledge of Jesus Christ rather than just intellectual facts. He highlights the necessity of spiritual growth through virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity to maintain steadfast faith and avoid deception by false teachers. The sermon affirms the certainty of Christ's second coming and encourages believers to live in hopeful anticipation while showing grace and kindness to others. The ultimate goal is to glorify Jesus both now and forever through a fruitful, growing faith.