Introduction

For the follower of Jesus, if we find our that our faith is "ineffective" in the midst of the struggles and trials of life, we might need to reexamine the foundation of our faith. It is the only way we will grow a faith that will stay upright into eternity.

In 2 Peter 1, we're given a list of qualities that followers of Jesus are called to add to their faith. It says, "For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being useless or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." Much like building a house, the foundation of faith is just the beginning. If we want to build something that is meant to last, what we build with matters too.