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
Don’t Drift
“Yes, they were pleased to do so, and they are indebted to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are indebted to minister to them also in material things.” Romans 15:27, NASB95 As the end of the year approaches my wife and I often take some time out to jointly … Continue reading Don’t Drift
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
Lawless? Another Dispensational Straw Man
Another dispensational straw man that critics love to set up so that they can knock down is the charge that dispensationalism is antinomian. Antinomian means without or against law. Those who set up this straw man charge that it is is not necessary for Christians to obey the so-called moral law of the Old Testament. … Continue reading Lawless? Another Dispensational Straw Man
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
Two Ways of Salvation? A Dispensational Straw Man
A straw man is an intentional misrepresentation of an opponent’s position. The reason people set up straw men is because it is easier to defeat the straw man than it is to defeat the opponent’s real view. One of the most common dispensational straw men is the charge that dispensationalism teaches two ways of salvation. … Continue reading Two Ways of Salvation? A Dispensational Straw Man
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
