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Steps of Christian Growth
Study Contents
Main Scripture to Study 2 Peter 1:1-11.............................................................................................3
Introduction to Our Study.................................................................................................................4
Faith is the First Step........................................................................................................................7
Virtue................................................................................................................................................10
Knowledge .......................................................................................................................................14
Temperance – Part 1........................................................................................................................17
Temperance – Part 2........................................................................................................................20
Temperance – Part 3........................................................................................................................23
Patience............................................................................................................................................26
Godliness.........................................................................................................................................29
Brotherly Kindness..........................................................................................................................33
Charity – Part 1................................................................................................................................35
Charity – Part 2................................................................................................................................37
Charity – Part 3................................................................................................................................41
The Dangers of Stagnation, and How to Avoid It...........................................................................43
Hymn - Higher Ground
Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1898 (1856-1922)
I'm pressing on the upward way, New heights I'm gaining every day;
Still praying as I'm onward bound, "Lord, plant my feet on higher ground."
Chorus
Lord, lift me up and let me stand, By faith on heaven's table-land,
A higher plane than I have found: Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these abound, My prayer, my aim is higher ground.
I want to live above the world, Though Satan's darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught the joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground.
I want to scale the utmost height And catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I'll pray, 'til heaven I've found "Lord, lead me on to higher ground."
© 2006 Craig Ledbetter, BBC Ireland Page 2 www.biblebc.com