Grow in Grace (2 Peter 3:18)

2023-10-03

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. (2 Peter 3:18)

Why grow in grace? Surely we do not want our fleshiness to grow. We need to realize as we go on that we are not saved to establish our own righteousness and holiness. We grow in grace, and in reliance on Him, and then we will realize more of His righteousness and holiness in us. And because we realize we do not have any of our own righteousness to offer, we must conclude in doxology, “To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.”

We are pronounced righteous by God because of our Lord. We are not experientially righteous. Let us rest in His righteousness so that we can see the fruit of it now. Let us grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, for knowing Him makes us free.