Having an effective life for Christ is far from automatic or guaranteed. The very real possibility that one can be useless and unfruitful in “the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 1:8) ought to shake us out of complacency and be a call to action. That is why Peter urged his … Continue reading Peter’s End Time Survival Guide: Neither Useless nor Unfruitful
Peter’s End Time Survival Guide: Brotherly Affection and Love
In this series of posts we have been exploring Peter’s guidance concerning how we can be useful and fruitful in our Christian lives. So far he has commanded that we build on our faith by developing virtue, knowledge, self-control, and steadfastness. Today we will look at the final two qualities that will keep us from … Continue reading Peter’s End Time Survival Guide: Brotherly Affection and Love
Peter’s End Time Survival Guide: Perseverence and Godliness
Let’s survey what we have learned from Peter so far about thriving at the end of the end times. Peter started with a reminder to reflect on the reality and riches of our salvation (2 Peter 1:3-5a). Then, he commanded that we take definite, purposeful, vigorous action to grow spiritually (v. 5b). Then Peter began … Continue reading Peter’s End Time Survival Guide: Perseverence and Godliness
Peter’s End Time Survival Guide: Knowledge and Self-Control
The Bible is clear that a great tsunami of apostasy will wash through the church in the last days. More than that, we can expect tsunami after tsunami as the rapture draws closer. Thankfully, in 2 Peter 1:5-8 we have instructions on how to not just survive but even thrive during these challenging days.So far … Continue reading Peter’s End Time Survival Guide: Knowledge and Self-Control
Peter’s End Time Survival Guide: Displaying the Virtues of Jesus
We have been looking at Peter’s guidance on how to survive and thrive at the end of the end times. The first item was to reflect on the reality and riches of our salvation (2 Peter 1:3-5a). The second item was to resolve to give energy and resources to pursuing spiritual growth (v. 5b). Today … Continue reading Peter’s End Time Survival Guide: Displaying the Virtues of Jesus
Peter’s End Time Survival Guide: Dangerous Times Demand Decisive Action
This series is an examination of 2 Peter 1:5-8. In these verses we are provided with divine guidance through the teaching of the apostle concerning how we are to not only survive but thrive at the very end of the end times. Last time we looked at the opening phrase in v. 5, “Now for … Continue reading Peter’s End Time Survival Guide: Dangerous Times Demand Decisive Action
Peter’s End Time Survival Guide
The apostles warned that the end times were perilous for the church. They were doctrinally perilous. Paul warned the Thessalonians against being misled by apostolic imposters who claimed that the day of God’s wrath had already arrived (2 Thess. 2:1). He reminded Timothy that the Holy Spirit had revealed that in the last days many … Continue reading Peter’s End Time Survival Guide
