"Spiritual Math"

2 Peter 1:1-10

I.	Beginning at the Beginning

	A.	Faith is acceptance

	B.	Faith is actualizing

	C.	Faith is addition

II.	Building on the Foundation

	A.	The goal is Christ-likeness

	B.	The seven additions to faith all reflect the character of Jesus

		1.	Virtue

		2.	Knowledge

		3.	Temperance

		4.	Patience

		5.	Godliness

		6.	Brotherly kindness

		7.	Godlike love

III.	Blessed Results of Spiritual Addition

	A.	Success in service

	B.	Assurance of salvation

	C.	Confidence through the Lord