In Session Eight—Building a Forever Faith, Pastor Skip Heitzig teaches from the book of 2 Peter 1:1-11 as Peter the Apostle is writing his last letter regarding growing in the faith. We learn that with God and His provision, promises and divine power we will have the strength for the issues of life. The Bible teaches that with a diligent effort towards sanctification brings spiritual development and maturity in Christ. Peter includes a list of supplements that will add to your faith which include virtue, knowledge, self-control, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and the agape love of God. **Bonus footage includes Pastor John Miller and Pastor Skip Heitzig discussing the outline and foundation of an expository sermon. Pastor Skip says, “…using some commentaries can add to a Bible message” and Pastor John says, “…there are two different types commentaries that are good to use when composing a sermon, which include exegetical and homiletical”
Session 8: Building a Forever Faith
2 Peter 1:1-11
October 20, 2014 • Pastor Skip Heitzig
Session 1: The Charge
October 20, 2014 • Pastor John Miller
In Session One—entitled The Charge, Pastor John Miller explains the five commands included in the Word of God from 2 Timothy 4:1-8 and the imperative charge to preach the Gospel. Expository preaching of the Bible says, faithfully teach the inspired Word of God by teaching what the scriptures actually say and factually mean. Now is the time to proclaim the Holy Scripture as it convicts and convinces the sinner unto Christ’s salvation.
Session 2: A Theology of Biblical Interpretation
October 20, 2014 • Pastor Brian Nixon
In Session Two—entitled A Theology of Biblical Interpretation, Pastor Brian Nixon teaches from the book of 3 John 1:1-4 describing the importance of what it means to understand what the Bible says about truth and walking in the truth. Preaching God’s Word reveals and communicates God’s truth as the power of the scriptures mold and helps those who listen. Interpreting the Word of God includes studying the Bible as scriptural truth; and as toil working towards truth, and as testimony as a witness of the truth. As the world changes towards a varied concept of truths, it is imperative that each Christian and preacher know the truth of the Bible and share its loving message.