Sheila Walsh interviews Dr. David Jeremiah as they discuss eight steps to living a life of confidence in the promises of God.

We've been studying an incredible paragraph of Scripture, but the best is just ahead--the seven blessings God gives to those who diligently add to their faith virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. The Lord lists seven great benefits that come into our lives as we increasingly develop this kind of Christlike and Christ-honoring life. Some of these blessings are available now, in this life; others are in the future, when we receive a rich welcome into God's eternal inheritance for us.

As Peter listed the qualities we must develop as we grow in Christ, he climaxes his list with love, telling us to build love on top of our brotherly kindness. The kind of love Peter had in mind was demonstrated by Jesus in the Upper Room on the final night of His natural life. He met with His disciples, and when no one offered to wash the dust and dirt off their feet, He did it Himself. He even changed clothing to emphasize the servant-nature of the love He wanted to express--and which He wants us to demonstrate to others.

In 1 Peter 1:3-8, the Lord gives us a series of eight critical character qualities necessary for triumphant living. Brotherly kindness is high on the list; in fact, it's right before agape love itself. The term "brotherly kindness" is from the Greek work, philadelphia, which means "brotherly love." The city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was named for this Greek word, for the founder, William Penn, aspired to create a city where people truly loved each other. How do we develop brotherly love? We have it described for us in a parallel passage--Ephesians 4:25-32.

The Bible records how the shepherds, angels, and Magi responded to Jesus, but what about us? What is our response to the birth of the King of kings?

Join us for another special Christmas celebration with Jordan Smith, Michael Sanchez, Voices of Lee, and David Jeremiah in New York City.

Begin the new year with anticipation for what God will bring you in the coming year.

Catch the excitement as Turning Point celebrates the release of The Jeremiah Study Bible at Madison Square Garden. It is an event celebrating the Word of God.