The overarching principle from the life of Joseph is that God is in control–His providence is active at all times. Our Lord desires for us to rest in His providence whatever the twists and turns and pitfalls of life may be. He is always writing a bigger story. He is graciously at work in our life even when we think He isn’t.
Bible prophecy has often received a “bad rap” or we might say a spiritual “black eye” in the Christian world at large. Why is that, and does prophecy of the end times really deserve a “bad rap?” Why do so many believers seem to dismiss the importance of prophecy? What are the clear positives that biblical prophecy offers us?
How should we define the concept of God’s wrath? Are there different categories or different aspects of God’s wrath? The answer to the latter is, Yes.
What exactly is The Day of the Lord? Is it merely a day or does if refer to an era, a period of time? What does the Bible say?
Actor Arnold Schwarzeneggar in the 1984 movie The Terminator uttered his most famous movie line: I’ll be back. The truth is Jesus is the real originator communicating the idea of “I’ll be back.” How are we to live in light of the truth that Jesus is coming back? Peter has some strategic things to tell us.
Peter opens chapter 2 by warning us that false teachers will arise among us. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies. Many will follow them. What is a current example such teaching? Answer: the secular social justice worldview. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
In this section Peter offers us a primer (a summary of the basic elements) on false teachers. What actually motivates false teachers and drives them to do what they do? We will highlight three core motives as seen in Scripture. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed
Peter continues his warning about false teachers by giving us a concluding assessment of false teachers and a warning about the effects they can have on others.
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There are truly some amazing truths in the opening verses of 2 Peter. We learn that God has provided (past tense) every follower of Jesus with Complete Spiritual Resources along with Precious and Magnificent Promises. It’s truly a “drop the mic” truth. Let’s zoom in on that truth.
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Spiritual growth is NOT automatic. It is tragic to remain a spiritual baby for any length of time. We were born (spiritually) to grow! Plus, there are practical benefits to growing spiritually. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed