Are we Jesus-filled, or merely Jesus-flavored? Partnership and Prayer… these are two key elements necessary for growing, healthy followers of Jesus. Spending time in community with God, and with His people, may these be our goal and our purposeful participation, as we pursue a better life together. (Philippians 1:1-11)
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Peter uses this final section of his letter to remind us that this Earth and this life will not last forever – The Day of the Lord will come. Are we ready for The Day? In this text Peter provides some insight for how we can be prepared now for what is to come then. (2 Peter 3:10-18)
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Peter challenges us to develop a pattern of wholesome thinking — to learn to think rightly about this world and the life to come. Many people travel through life with misconceptions about the world we live in. In this passage Peter wants to insure that followers of Jesus Christ think clearly and correctly about this life God has given to us. (2 Peter 3:1-10)
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In chapter two Peter carries a high regard for the Truth of Scripture into a discussion about false teachers… those who come into God’s family, the church, peddling ideas, philosophies and activities that oppose Biblical truth, all the while ignoring the Consequences of choosing that path. (2 Peter 2:1-22)
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The Word of God is a treasure trove. It’s not a fairy tale or make-believe made my men. Rather, it is the message of the living God to us. The more that we read it, travel through it, embrace it, and apply it… the more we will discover a growing trust and an immeasurable reward as we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:20-2:10)
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After spending the first 11 verses of this letter explaining the beauty and power of the Gospel to save us, sustain us and sanctify us – now Peter takes time to remind us of some basic promises to strengthen our faith. (2 Peter 1:12-19)
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If The Apostle Peter had a marketing strategy, it would be to challenge Christ followers to a life of joy and obedience. In this 2nd letter Peter calls his readers (us!) to actively participate in our salvation in response to what God has already done. The LORD is calling us to the joy that comes when we are obedient to follow Him is a journey of growing faithfulness. (2 Peter 1:5-11)
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In the introduction to his second letter The Apostle Peter makes a startling and profound claim: in Christ we have everything we need for life! (2 Peter 1:1-4)
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The song of Isaiah 9 previews the story of Christmas, the story of moving out of the darkness and into The Light. Each day we make a choice to walk in the light or remain in the darkness. (Isaiah 9:1-7)
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Peter knows that, like him, we all stumble. We all get knocked down and fooled by the crafty, schemes and counterfeit truths of the Devil. But when we trust in The LORD for help and forgiveness, we can experience the true grace of God. (1 Peter 5:8-14)
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