These answers will be found right in the Bible passage and are marked by an •. 13 But according to His promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells. 1. Make fun of you. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. (2 Peter 3:2), • What kind of people will arise in these last days? (2 Peter 3:15)• The words,"Rest of the scriptures" show whose writings are inspired by God? How will God judge them? What does “divine power” mean? These questions encourage one to ask, "What does the passage actually say?

How did Peter in this chapter show the unity of the Old Testament with the New Testament?

1. (2 Peter 3:13) • When He comes, what three things should characterize us?

5 For when they maintain this, it escapes their notice that by the word of God the heavens existed long ago and the earth was formed out of water and by water, Why?

The last days began at Pentecost (Acts 2:16-17) and will continue until Christ Comes Again!!! 2). An Apostle (Matthew 10:2-4, Acts 2:37, and II Peter 1:1). God has purposely delayed judgment. Amen. God's peace can help us live above anxieties as we learn to trust in Him! (2 Peter 3:15-16). Verse 3 ties into verse 2. • Why is God delaying judgment? They will say, “Where... 3. Living Godly Lives in the Last Days [2 Peter 3:1-18]. 1. Who will come into the church and how are these men described? (2,16) 3. Who will come in the last days? How are the teachings of creation and judgment connected? Learn about the first steps of discipleship! 9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but … 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ", Intro & 2 Peter 1:1-4 | 2 Peter 1:5-11 | 2 Peter 1:12-21 BFF is now on Facebook! • Finish the phrase, with the Lord one day is .... .

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3 Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, 2 that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken by your apostles. (2 Peter 3:1-2), • Did Peter see any difference in the authority of Old Testament prophets or what the apostles have written? The certainty of the last days and God’s promise. 12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, on account of which the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the elements will melt with intense heat! ", Application questions are meant to be personal and have to do with ones own life. When someone promised you something important and then failed to deliver, how did you feel? Commentaries that specialize on training the teacher! (2 Peter 3:15)• The words,"Rest of the scriptures" show whose writings are inspired by God?

What will they be led by? Does your life reflect this belief? (2 Peter 3:5-6), • God is keeping the present heavens and earth for judgment.

8 But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

Verse 2 tells us the who: “…through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord”. - The scoffers will come (1-9) - The day of the Lord will come (10-18) 2) How did Peter seek to stir up his readers' minds? 9 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:14) • How should we regard the mockers' accusation that the Lord isn't coming? (2 Peter 3:4), • How does verses 5-6 show that their claim has no substance? (1-2) - By reminding them of the words of the prophets and the commandments of the apostles 3) What would scoffers be saying in the last days?

(2 Peter 3:12) • Describe what we are to be looking for? These questions encourage one to ask, "What does the passage mean to me? See 2 Peter 3:4 (printed below)

pdfs, handouts, commentary, maps, powerpoints, audios, videos, and much more! How have you guarded yourself from lusts and false teachers? (2 Peter 3:9), • What will happen when the Lord decides it is time for judgment? • What is Peter trying to do by writing 2 Peter? If a person follows his lust, he will eventually develop bad teachings. False teachers will arise all during the time God's offer of salvation is still in effect!!! (C) Copyright The Lockman Foundation 1988 - "For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation." For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation.”

An Elder (I Peter 5:1). What teaching that denies a creation has gained popularity around the world?

These answers will not be found in the text as the basic questions. See the emptiness and 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up.

The Life Core: Discovering the Heart of Great Training. One has to use other knowledge that one has gleaned over the years to answer these questions properly. List two ways you have grown in the Lord in the last month? 7 But the present heavens and earth by His word are being reserved for fire, kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men. NET RSV ASV YLT DBY ... Study Guide for 2 Peter 3 ... Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible … (2 Peter 3:11), • Because of the day of God, what two things are we told to do? Are you living more godly lives because of these thoughts or have you not remembered these teachings? 6 through which the world at that time was destroyed, being flooded with water. Have you accepted any of the tenets of evolution? (2 Peter 3:8). (Disappointed, angry, resigned, expected it, something else) 2.

First of all. This series (free) carefully develops the training needed to overcome sexual sins. (3) 4. What historical events did Peter use to refute the uniformitarian idea that all things continue as they were from the beginning? 1 This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, Scriptures typically quoted from the New American Standard Bible unless noted: 7 BFF Digital Libraries hold quality slides, audio/videos, more!

Why did Peter say he wrote both of his letters? (2 Peter 3:7). (5-6) 5. (2 Peter 3:13), • When He comes, what three things should characterize us? What are we to stir up? (2 Peter 3:15-16) 4 and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming?

Christians live in a last-hour situation (see 1 John 2:18 and note).

Verse 3. 16 as also in all his letters, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which the untaught and unstable distort, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction. 11 Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, The teacher's dream! 2. The Bible Teaching Commentary on Genesis: Redemption Through the Scriptures: Great biblical and chronological study. 2 Peter 3:1-18 ~ The Day of the Lord ~ Discussion Questions 1. 3. 14 Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless,

17 You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard lest, being carried away by the error of unprincipled men, you fall from your own steadfastness, 2 Peter 3:8-9 – But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. Looking for Revival? 5.

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