(Scripture text?) ____ describes God's process of developing character in a Christian's life.

(Scripture text?) ____ describes God's process of developing character in a Christian's life.

• A. 2 Peter 1:1-11
• B. Romans 8:28
• C. Galatians 5:22-23
• D. Hebrews 12:1

Answer: (A)

Developing Christlike character is shown as a deliberate growth process God enables, not a single event. In 2 Peter 1:1-11, Peter describes a path of growth that begins with faith and adds progressively to it: virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. As these qualities are present and increasing, the believer becomes fruitful and effective in the knowledge of Christ, confirming their calling and election. This passage frames character formation as aDivinely enabled, step-by-step process rather than a one-time turn of events. Romans 8:28 speaks to God making all things work for good in the lives of believers, which is about outcomes and confidence in God’s sovereignty, not the specific steps of character formation. Galatians 5:22-23 lists the fruits produced by the Spirit in a believer’s life, but it doesn’t outline the sequential growth process. Hebrews 12:1 emphasizes running the faith race with perseverance and discipline, which shapes character, yet it isn’t the character-growth sequence Peter lays out.

Developing Christlike character is shown as a deliberate growth process God enables, not a single event. In 2 Peter 1:1-11, Peter describes a path of growth that begins with faith and adds progressively to it: virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. As these qualities are present and increasing, the believer becomes fruitful and effective in the knowledge of Christ, confirming their calling and election. This passage frames character formation as aDivinely enabled, step-by-step process rather than a one-time turn of events.

Romans 8:28 speaks to God making all things work for good in the lives of believers, which is about outcomes and confidence in God’s sovereignty, not the specific steps of character formation. Galatians 5:22-23 lists the fruits produced by the Spirit in a believer’s life, but it doesn’t outline the sequential growth process. Hebrews 12:1 emphasizes running the faith race with perseverance and discipline, which shapes character, yet it isn’t the character-growth sequence Peter lays out.