9.1.13 (2 Peter 3)

2 Peter 3

Jesus Christ is coming
1. Blessing to the Believer
- Pursuit of Holiness
2. Curse for the Unbelieving

Sort of People ought you to be while Waiting v. 11
~~ Holy conduct & Godliness
1. Looking For v. 12
- expectancy; watching earnestly; waiting with watchfulness
- e.g. Parable of the 10 Virgins
2. Hastening v. 12
- eagerly desiring that it happens now
- "Lord, come now/Maranatha" I Cor. 16:22
v. I John 2:28- not ashamed at His coming
- How are you living down here?
3. Diligent to be Found by Him in Peace v. 14
- in total peace living without fear
- strong sense of assurance of salvation
- Spotless and Blameless v. 14
~ speaks of purity in character and reputation
- appear as lights of the world
a. discern our sin
b. destest our sin
c. avoid temptations
4. Involved in Evangelism
- patience of our Lord as Salvation/Long Suffering v. 15
- one day is like a thousand years, and thousand years like a day v. 8
5. Be on guard. v. 17
6. Grow in Knowledge and Faith. v. 18

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