Bible Text: Jude 1:2 | Preacher: Pastor Bruce Carlson | Series: The Big Picture: The Book of Jude | Introduction: Pro. 4:18-19; Eph. 4:14-16; Heb. 5:11-13; 1 Pet. 2:1-2; 2 Pet. 3:18

Grow in the word of God .

Dwelling in us. Col. 3:16
Fighting with the Word of God. Eph. 6:17
Sustaining. Matt. 4:4
Changing. Psa. 119:9,11

Grow in knowledge  of God.

Fear of the Lord. Pro. 1:7, 2:5, 9:10
Grace of God.
Love of God.
Power of God.

Grow in faith Towards God.

pleasing him. Heb. 11:6
Answered prayer . James 1:5-7
Producing works . James 2:18

Grow in righteousness  from God. 2 Cor. 6:1-13

Corinth grew .
Corinth changed .
Corinth was exciting .

Grow in yielding to the Holy Ghost  . Eph. 5;15-18

Understanding our need .
Understanding His power .
Understanding the potential.

Conclusion:

God’s mercy  can sustain us in times of trial. (Heb. 4:16)
God’s peace can give a calmness when evil abounds. (Rom. 15:13; Phil. 4:7)
God’s love can protect and assure believers in the face of danger. (Rom. 5:5; 1 John 4:12, 15-16)