Spiritual growth comes when we practice spiritual knowledge.
I. First, know your standing in Christ (1:1-5a)
II. Second, make every effort to develop (1:5-7)
- Virtue
- Knowledge
- Self-control
- Steadfastness
- Godliness
- Brotherly affection
- Love

III. Third, regularly evaluate your spiritual knowledge and growth (1:8-9)