chess: Strategy for Spiritual Growth

CHESS: Strategy for Spiritual Growth

II Peter 1:1-8

Rook– The ability to trust (v.1; Ps. 18:2)

King– Our righteous position (v.1)

Pawn– Our common bond (v.1- “with ours”)

Queen– Limitless grace (v.2)

Knight– Revelation of His will (v.3)

Bishop– A new nature (v.4)

Verse 5-7: With those pieces, we adopt the following strategies:

1. Be (v.5)
2. Be (v.5)
3. Be a (v.5)
4. Be (v.6; I Cor. 9:7)
5. Be (v.6)
6. Be (v.6)
7. Be (v.7)
8. Be (v.7)

These strategies are how you presently maximize the victory Christ has eternally won. (v.8)