Growing in Faith and Guarding Against False Teaching
May 25, 2023 ·
23m 2s
Glory to God! In https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Peter%201&version=KJV, the apostle Peter addresses his audience as fellow believers and reminds them of the precious faith they share in Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance...
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Glory to God!
In 2 Peter Chapter 1, the apostle Peter addresses his audience as fellow believers and reminds them of the precious faith they share in Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of growing in their faith and encourages them to pursue spiritual maturity.Peter begins by reminding the readers that they have been given divine power through their knowledge of Christ, who called them to His own glory and virtue. Through this power, they have been given all things necessary for life and godliness.
Peter urges the believers to make every effort to supplement their faith with a range of virtues, including goodness, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. He explains that possessing these qualities will help them be fruitful and effective in their knowledge of Christ.
Peter then asserts that those who lack these virtues are spiritually shortsighted and have forgotten the cleansing they received from their past sins. He advises his readers to be diligent in confirming their calling and election, as doing so will prevent them from stumbling and ensure their entrance into the eternal kingdom of Christ.
Furthermore, Peter recounts his personal experience on the mountaintop with Jesus during the Transfiguration. He assures the readers that he and the other apostles were not following cleverly devised myths but rather witnessed the power and majesty of Christ firsthand. This experience, he says, confirms the prophetic word of Scripture, which is like a lamp shining in a dark place until the day dawns and the morning star rises in their hearts.
Peter emphasizes that no prophecy of Scripture comes from human interpretation but is instead inspired by the Holy Spirit. He warns the believers to be wary of false prophets and false teachers who will arise among them, introducing destructive heresies and denying the Lord who bought them. These false teachers will exploit others through deceptive words and face severe judgment.
In conclusion, Peter encourages the believers to remember the teachings of the apostles and the commandment of the Lord Jesus. He exhorts them to grow in grace and knowledge, to remain steadfast in their faith, and to anticipate the day of the Lord's return, when the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be dissolved.
He reminds them to live in holiness and godliness, eagerly awaiting the new heavens and new earth promised by God.This chapter serves as a call to believers to pursue spiritual growth, be watchful against false teachings, and remain steadfast in their faith as they await the glorious return of Jesus Christ.
Love,
SisterG /
Glenda Coker
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In 2 Peter Chapter 1, the apostle Peter addresses his audience as fellow believers and reminds them of the precious faith they share in Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of growing in their faith and encourages them to pursue spiritual maturity.Peter begins by reminding the readers that they have been given divine power through their knowledge of Christ, who called them to His own glory and virtue. Through this power, they have been given all things necessary for life and godliness.
Peter urges the believers to make every effort to supplement their faith with a range of virtues, including goodness, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. He explains that possessing these qualities will help them be fruitful and effective in their knowledge of Christ.
Peter then asserts that those who lack these virtues are spiritually shortsighted and have forgotten the cleansing they received from their past sins. He advises his readers to be diligent in confirming their calling and election, as doing so will prevent them from stumbling and ensure their entrance into the eternal kingdom of Christ.
Furthermore, Peter recounts his personal experience on the mountaintop with Jesus during the Transfiguration. He assures the readers that he and the other apostles were not following cleverly devised myths but rather witnessed the power and majesty of Christ firsthand. This experience, he says, confirms the prophetic word of Scripture, which is like a lamp shining in a dark place until the day dawns and the morning star rises in their hearts.
Peter emphasizes that no prophecy of Scripture comes from human interpretation but is instead inspired by the Holy Spirit. He warns the believers to be wary of false prophets and false teachers who will arise among them, introducing destructive heresies and denying the Lord who bought them. These false teachers will exploit others through deceptive words and face severe judgment.
In conclusion, Peter encourages the believers to remember the teachings of the apostles and the commandment of the Lord Jesus. He exhorts them to grow in grace and knowledge, to remain steadfast in their faith, and to anticipate the day of the Lord's return, when the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be dissolved.
He reminds them to live in holiness and godliness, eagerly awaiting the new heavens and new earth promised by God.This chapter serves as a call to believers to pursue spiritual growth, be watchful against false teachings, and remain steadfast in their faith as they await the glorious return of Jesus Christ.
Love,
SisterG /
Glenda Coker
Faith T-shirts 👕 https://bit.ly/BlessingsStore
Faith Books 📚 https://bit.ly/Inspire_Books
Blog 📨
Email List
https://bit.ly/In_GodsPresence
Donations:
https://www.paypal.me/guidinghearts
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