Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Living Well in ExileNovember 3, 2024Pastor Kent Landhuis  THEME - We have all the tools we need for life and godliness. TEXT - 2 Peter 1:1-11 His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence. ~ 2 Peter 1:3 1. The toolbox is a gift. * 2 Peter 1:1-4 * John 17:3 * Jeremiah 9:23-24 2. Tools in the toolbox are to be used. * 2 Peter 1:5-11 * Galatians 5:23-26 * John 15:1-15 * Romans 6:1-11 NEXT STEPS1. Remember God has given you everything you need.2. Take a step toward obedience and a more godly life. GO DEEPERJustification and SanctificationFor from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. John 1:16 (ESV) While we live in exile, we still sin. How can we be made right with God, yet still fight sin? Justification describes our status before God. This is described as removing old dirty clothes and dressing up in new clothes. (2 Corinthians 5:17) Sanctification describes the process of growth. This