An exegesis of 2 Peter 3:1-11 reveals an attempt by the Apostle Peter to remind Christians of God’s promise regarding the second coming of the Christ. The fact that time had passed did not lessen the surety of the promise, which would signify the salvation of God’s people, and the end of the physical universe. Such an eventuality teaches us to live lives of righteousness in preparation of His coming.
We care the most when an event or circumstance impacts us directly. The Sermon points out that the grace of God and the gospel of Christ have a direct impact upon each and everyone of us. We should show our care by becoming obedient to God’s word.
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The apostle’s words here give us a wonderful example of the attitude that should be present in a Christian when convicted of sin.
In John 2:1-11, the apostle records Jesus’ miracle at the wedding feast in Cana. There are many important things to note regarding this event, where our Lord first “manifested His glory” (cf. vs. 11), but we are here most interested in the words spoken on this occasion. Specifically, we wish to examine Jesus’ words to His mother, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come” (vs. 4).
The modernist preconceptions that many “scholars” bring to their studies color their conclusions and views. This is the norm, not the exception. As Christians, we must remember that these are antagonists to the faith, and maintain our strong convictions in the face of such assaults. “Indeed let God be true, but every man a liar” (Romans 3:4).
In his first epistle, the apostle Peter describes Christians in various ways. Each description serves to establish a different aspect of the Christian’s life.
The Christian is to be a servant of God. To be a servant, one must learn the principle of submission.
While Presidential candidates must be centrists, and not offend any, (in order to be elected); as Christians we must not fail to declare the “whole counsel of God” (cf. Acts 20:27). Our purpose is not to curry the favor of all. Rather, it is to convict the sinner of his sin, and to correct those who have taken a wrong path. The Christian must not compromise!
Note that their “works” were not “perfect before God.” God judges us by the things we do, whether good or bad (cf. 2 Cor. 5:10). He demands righteous and steadfast obedience to His will. This is a serious consideration as any congregation examines her standing before God.
Romans 13:1-7 and other passages establish the responsibility of Christians toward the government and ruling authorities. The sermon examines those duties.
The skeptic is often guilty of similar gullibility in his haste to reject any evidence of the divine. Outlandish claims under the guise of “science” have sought to give natural explanations for such varied Bible events as the star that stood over the place of Jesus’ birth, and the parting of the Red Sea.
Guest Speaker Shawn Abraham explains that the qualifications listed in Titus 1:6-9 regarding the elder are worthy characteristics for every Christian to aspire to. The lesson explains what the qualifications are, and how they can be applied to the lives of individual Christians.
The life of the disciple of Christ is characterized by love. Three expressions of that love are especially important: Love of God, Love of Brethren, and the Love of the Lost.
