“Going Deeper”
July 31st, 2011
We are beginning a five week journey through six of the non-Pauline letters. Our purpose will be to look a little deeper into what it means to be a Christian. We will look into 1 & 2 Peter; 1, 2 & 3 John; and Hebrews.
“The Multiplier Effect”
2 Peter 1:3-11 Christian’s Call & Election
Peter’s 2nd Letter – the Ladder – the Challenge
*Peter’s 2nd Letter:
Tradition à Author: Peter Date: c. AD 66
Current (?) à Author: Unknown Date AD 100-150
Possible àAuthor: (a) ______ Date: c. (b) _______
Purpose:
Reminder of our (c) _____ and (d) _________ (2 Peter 1:10)
Warning about (e) __________________ (2 Peter 2)
The promise of the (f) _______________ (2 Peter 3:1-13)
**The Ladder:
The Gift: Everything needed for (g) _____ & _______(2 Peter 1:3)
Supporting your faith:
- Goodness
- (h) ___________
- Self-Control
- (i) _______________
- Godliness
- (j) _______________
- Love
***The Challenge:
Purpose of the Gift: So that you may
Ø Escape from the (j) __________
Ø And become (k) __________ of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4)
The Challenge à (2 Peter _____)
- Make every effort to support your faith (1:5)
- If they are yours & are increasing (1:8)
- NOT entangled and overpowered (2:20)
- Stive to be found at peace (3:14)
- Regard patience of our LORD as Salvation(3:15)
- Grow in grace and knowledge (3:18)
The Multiplier Effect: Increasing among you
You will be effective and fruitful (See 2 Peter 1:8)
Memory Verse: “The LORD is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness,
but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)
Closing:
Note: All scripture quotes are from the NRSV unless otherwise noted.
(a) Jude, (b) AD 66, (c) call, (d) election, (e) false prophets, (g) life & godliness,
(h) Knowledge, (i) Endurance, (j) Mutual affection, (j) corruption, (k) participants