Adventure in the Ascent
To the adventure in Him... This phrase has been a rallying cry for me and my circle of friends for years. We were designed for intimate relationship with God. Jesus made this possible through His sacrifice on the Cross. The veil was torn, and we were invited beyond. We were created for a grand adventure in which we come to Him in repentance, maintain intimacy, learn of Him, walk His path, and ascend the hill of the Lord. Let's ascend together and experience the adventure with God. There's more...
Adventure in the Ascent
Growing in the Knowledge of Him (2 Peter 1)
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Eric Lovin
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- Growing in Knowledge of God (Epignosis)
- The core of the message: True spiritual growth in 2026 hinges on increasing in epignosis—not mere head knowledge, but intimate, experiential, first-hand knowledge of God gained through personal communion.
- It’s deliberate, whole-hearted seeking—like mining for silver or hunting hidden treasure (Proverbs 2:1-5).
- God promises to reward diligent seekers (Hebrews 11:6; Jeremiah 29:13). He’s actively looking for hearts He can trust with deeper revelation.
- Benefits of This Knowledge
- Grace and peace multiplied (2 Peter 1:2): In a striving, anxious world, true peace isn’t found in retreats or vacations—it’s a byproduct of knowing Him more deeply.
- All things that pertain to life and godliness (v. 3): Everything needed for body, soul, and righteous living is already provided through Christ’s divine power—accessed via this knowledge.
- Exceedingly great and precious promises (v. 4): Promises of salvation, wholeness, the Second Coming, and more become “Yes and Amen” in Christ (2 Cor. 1:20). These aren’t distant hopes but present realities we lay hold of through relationship.
- Partakers of the Divine Nature- The ultimate purpose of these promises is transformation
- God’s own characteristics begin to mark our lives (through ongoing fellowship): love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22-23—the fruit of the Spirit).
- Result: We escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires (2 Peter 1:4). Temptation loses its grip as we become more enamored with Jesus than with sin.
- Call to Action: Diligently Seek with Your Whole Heart- moving beyond surface level “devotion”
- Spend intentional, unhurried time in the Secret Place—daily interaction with God through His Word (which is a lamp to your feet, Psalm 119:105).
- This pursuit isn’t selfish: Revelation received belongs “to us and to our children forever” (Deuteronomy 29:29)—generational blessing flows from it.
- Protection & Maturity for the Body of Christ- Growing in this knowledge isn’t just personal—it’s vital for the church
- It protects against false teaching, apostasy, and being “tossed about by every wind of doctrine” (Ephesians 4:14). Peter wrote this letter to counter sensuous, denying false teachers—his answer was steadfast growth in knowing the Lord.
- It brings maturity: No longer spiritual infants drinking milk, but growing into the full stature of Christ (Eph. 4:13-15).
- It equips the whole body to function properly—fitted together, building itself up in love as every part does its work (Eph. 4:16).