2 Peter
2 Peter 3:1-9 Last Days Living, Part One: Saints, Scoffers, and the Word of the Lord
August 20, 2023 • 2 Peter 3:1–9
Peter begins to close his second epistle with a word about the last days. In the last days, scoffers will come who discount the clear teaching regarding the Lord's imminent return...but the Word of the Lord will stand forever.
2 Peter 2:18-22 A Final Look at False Teachers: Tools, Tactics, and Takeaways
August 13, 2023 • 2 Peter 2:18–22
Pastor Joel will teach us the fourth and final message from 2 Peter chapter 2 about false teachers. In this passage, we'll learn about tools and tactics that false teachers use to trip people up, and also see some takeaways when people fall for their schemes.
2 Peter 2:4-11 Why do the Wicked Prosper?
July 23, 2023 • Joel Dover • 2 Peter 2:4–11
Pastor Joel will continue our look at Peter's teaching regarding false teachers in the church. Peter demonstrates several examples of GOd's judgment upon the unrighteous, as well as a wonderful example of God's deliverance. God knows how to separate the two, and this has tremendous implications for the Christian's future.
2 Peter 2:1-3 How to Spot a False Teacher
July 16, 2023 • Joel Dover • 2 Peter 2:1–3
Pastor Joel will unpack Peter's teaching about identifying false teachers. How would we know one if we saw it? When we finish today, we'll have three good ways to spot a false teacher in the midst of the Lord's church.
2 Peter 1:12-21 Reasons to Believe
July 9, 2023 • 2 Peter 1:12–21
Peter's time on earth was short, and so he wrote to admonish believers in the churches to stay firm in their faith. Peter tells them that they did not follow cunningly devised fables about Christ...it's not made up. He gives them evidences for his own faith and devotion to Christ. If you have ever wondered if it's right to believe in Christ or if we're simply believing a fable, then you'll enjoy hearing the evidences from Peter.
2 Peter 1:5-11 Seven Qualities for Spiritual Growth
June 25, 2023 • Joel Dover • 2 Peter 1:5–11
Pastor Joel builds our study in 2 Peter by teaching us about the need for Christians to take responsibility for their own spiritual growth. We are saved completely by the finished work of Christ, apart from our works or merits of any kind, but did you know that we're expected to work on our salvation? Indeed, believers are instructed to make efforts towards growing in Christ. It takes an effort to walk daily with the Lord, and Peter will share seven qualities with us that will help us to grow in Christ.
2 Peter 1:1-4 Remembering the Old Paths
June 18, 2023 • Joel Dover • 2 Peter 1:1–4
Pastor Joel begins a new teaching series today through the book of 2 Peter. In today's message, we'll see Peter's introduction and refutation of false teachers who promoted loose and libertine living. The problem with living like the Lord is not coming again is that we start to live like the Lord is not coming again!