The Book of 2 Peter: 2 Peter 3:1-7 Is Jesus Christ Really Coming Back? Rev. Chris Strevel
I. Peter's Encouragement to Remember and Obey (vv. 1-2) A. Do Not Forget God's Truth and Call to Holiness B. Heed the Commandments of Christ through His Apostles C. Remember that He is Lord and Savior
II. Mockers in the Church Deny His Coming (vv. 3-4) A. Scoffers Mark the Last Days (2 Tim. 3:1) 1. "Last Days" Are Christ's Kingdom (Isa. 2:2-4) 2. "Last Days" Began at Ascension (Acts 2:17; Heb. 1:1) 3. "Last Days" until Christ's Return (1 Cor. 10:11) B. Mockers Walk after Their Own Lusts – Matt. 7:16,20 C. Mockers Willfully Ignorant of God's Promises
III. History and Providence Confirm His Coming (vv. 5-7) A. Creation: God Created This World (v. 5) B. The Flood: God Cataclysmically Judged This World (v. 6) C. Providence: God Keeps World until Final Judgment (v. 7) 1. Must Have a Bible View of Christ, History, Judgment 2. Must Fix Faith upon Christ's Coming in Judgment 3. Must Keep Ourselves in the Love of God (Jude 21) 4. Must Seek the Salvation of Sinners (Jude 22-23)
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Chris began preaching and pastoring at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Buford, Georgia, in 1994. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have been blessed with 5 children and four grandchildren. Chris continues to preach, write, and pastor at Covenant Presbyterian.