1 Peter 1:1-5 + Mark 16:1-8 - Our Living Hope - The Village Chapel

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1 Peter 1:1-5 + Mark 16:1-8 - Our Living Hope

March 31, 2024 • Pastor Jim Thomas • Mark 16:1–8, 1 Peter 1:1–5

The New Testament describes the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as a historical event, asserting that a physically dead Jesus rose again from the grave three days after suffering a horrific death on a Roman cross. In one of the earliest New Testament writings, the apostle Paul stated that there were over 500 eyewitnesses who had seen Jesus alive again, with many of those eyewitnesses still alive at the time of his writing, thus available for interviewing by anyone wishing to investigate the Resurrection of Jesus.

Despite this, some people have come to believe that Easter is merely a metaphor for springtime or renewal. Others suggest that Easter is based on a recycled pagan celebration or perhaps a legend crafted to bolster the image of a good man who suffered a tragic death.

Join Pastor Jim as he delves into the significance of the Resurrection of Jesus and then teaches how it provides Christians with a living hope that is philosophically reasonable, historically credible, globally beautiful and personally transformative. The Resurrection was the pivotal moment in redemption history and the seismic event that showcased the power of God for all those interested in becoming new creations in Christ.

More from First & Second Peter: Our Living Hope

2 Peter 3 - Living in the Last Days

May 26, 2024 • Pastor Matt Pierson • 2 Peter 3, Romans 2:4, Hebrews 9:27–28, Psalm 90:4

The Apostle Peter senses his time on earth is drawing to a close and writes to his beloved church, warning them of false teachers and reminding them that the return of Christ will come, no matter what some scoffers say. What can we know about the end times and the return of Christ? What remains a mystery surrounding this great day, and how should we live in light of the return of Jesus? Join Pastor Matt as he leads us through this final chapter of 2 Peter.

2 Peter 2 - Two Truths and a Lie

May 19, 2024 • Ryan Motta • James 3:1, Romans 4:5, 2 Peter 2, Matthew 7:15, 2 Corinthians 11:13–15

As we continue our series in the letter of 2 Peter, we will dive into the cautionary message of chapter 2, where Peter warns his audience about the dangers of false prophets and deceitful teachings. Join us as we explore how these ancient warnings are extremely relevant to our lives today, teaching us how to discern truth from deception while remaining steadfast in our own faith. As we gain a greater understanding of false teachers and the lies they spread, we will also gain a clearer picture of God’s grace and the beautiful truth of the gospel.

2 Peter 1 - A Flourishing and Fruitful Faith

May 12, 2024 • Pastor Jim Thomas • 2 Peter 1, Philippians 2:12–13

2 Peter reminds us that Christianity is not the move from vice to virtue, but rather the move from both vice and virtue to grace. But Peter is not shy about reminding us that we are not passive in the process of sanctification. What kind of person was Peter? And why should we be interested in what he has to say about growth in the consistency and stability of our faith? Wasn’t he the guy that denied Christ three times? Join Pastor Jim as he introduces us to 2 Peter and walks us through both the encouragement and exhortations of one of Jesus' closest disciples and apostles.