New Testament survey (26): Jude

Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. (Jude 3)

But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. (Jude 20-25)

Overview

[1] Jude, from Thru The Bible Radio with Dr. J. Vernon McGee ©, with free downloads Notes & Outlines (PDF), Complete 5-Year Study (MP3), The Amazing, Alarming, and Awful Apostasy (PDF), What Can Believers Do in Days of Apostasy (PDF)

The theme of the book is assurance in days of apostasy. Jude picked up the pen of inspiration to write on some theme or truth concerning the gospel and our salvation. He could have chosen the subject of justification by faith, but Paul had written on that in Romans. He could have chosen the resurrection of Christ, but Paul had written on that in 1 Corinthians. Or he could have chosen the doctrine of reconciliation, but Paul had written on that in 2 Corinthians. Probably Jude could have written on the great subject of faith, but Paul had written on that in Galatians. Or he could have selected the church as the body of Christ, but Paul had written on that in Ephesians. Or he could have selected the person of Christ, but Paul had written on that in Colossians. Jude could have written about our Great High Priest, but the writer to the Hebrews had already written on that. Or he could have chosen the subject of fellowship, but John was going to write on that later on. So the Spirit of God caused him to develop another subject rather than to develop one of the great doctrines. The Spirit of God arrested his purpose before he could even put down his subject and directed him into another channel. Jude’s subject is the coming apostasy. He gives us the most vivid account that we have of the apostasy, and he presents it in a very dramatic manner. Jude hangs out a red lantern on the most dangerous curve along the highway the church of Christ is traveling. (Read the complete article)

[2] Book of Jude, from gotquestions.org (this website is also available in Afrikaans, Arabic, Bengali, Burmese-Myanmar, Cebuano, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese – Traditional, Hausa, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Malaysian, Persian-Farsi, Portuguese, Quechua, Sesotho, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese, Zulu, and 70 other languages)

According to verse 3, Jude was anxious to write about our salvation; however, he changed topics to address contending for the faith. This faith embodies the complete body of Christian doctrine taught by Christ, later passed on to the apostles. After Jude warns of false teachers (Jude 4-16) he advises us on how we can succeed in spiritual warfare (Jude 20-21). Here is wisdom we would do well to accept and adhere to as we go through these days of the end times. (Read the complete article)

[3] Jude, from Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)

WRITER: Jude, the brother of James (Jude 1:1)

DATE: Probably A.D. 66

THEME: It is not so much Jude who speaks, as the constraining Spirit (Jude 1:3) and the theme is, “Contending for the faith” (Luke 18:8), (See Scofield “Luke 18:8”) . In this brief letter the apostasy (See Scofield “2 Thessalonians 2:3”) of the professing church is predicted, and the cause and course described. As in Second Timothy and Second Peter the apostasy is treated as having already set in.

The Epistle is in five divisions:

1. Introduction, Jude 1-2
2. Occasion of the Epistle, Jude 3-4
3. Apostasy is possible, Jude 5-7
4. Apostate teachers described, Jude 8-19
5. The saints assured and comforted, Jude 20-25

Discussion

[1] Key verses: Jude 3, 17-19, 24-25

[2] The word for keep occurs 5 times (see verses 1, 6, 21, 24).

[3] The Book of Jude has numerous references to the Old Testament:

• The Exodus (Jude 5; Exodus 1:1-14:31)
• Satan’s rebellion (Jude 6; Isaiah 14:12-14 )
• Sodom and Gomorrah (Jude 7; Genesis 19:24ff)
• Moses’ death (Jude 9; Deuteronomy 34:1-8)
• Cain (Jude 11; Genesis 4:1-25)
• Balaam (Jude 11; Numbers 22:1-24:25)
• Korah (Jude 11; Numbers 16:1-49)
• Enoch (Jude 14-15; Genesis 4:17-5:24)
• Adam (Jude 14; Genesis 2:19-5:5)

[4] Bible verses on “contending for the faith” or religious zeal

Joshua 24:15,16; 2 Samuel 24:24, 25; 1 Kings 9:4; 15:14; 1 Chronicles 29:17; 2 Chronicles 15:15; 19:3; Ezra 7:23; Job 16:19; Psalm 42:1-2; 60:4; 96:2-3, 10; 119:139; Proverbs 11:30; Ecclesiastes 9:10; Isaiah 58:12; 60:1; 62:6-7; Daniel 12:3; Micah 5:7; Habakkuk 2:2; Haggai 2:4-5; Zechariah 14:20-21; Matthew 5:13-16; Mark 4:21,22; Luke 8:16-17; 22:32-33; John 6:27; 9:4; Acts 10:42; 26:29; Romans 1:8,9; 7:22; 12:11; 1 Corinthians 5:8; 7:29-34; 13:3; 14:12; 15:58; 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, 13, 16-18; 7:11; 9:2; Galatians 4:18; 6:9; Ephesians 5:15,16; 6:14-20; Philippians 1:27-28; 2:15; 3:4-14, 20; Colossians 4:5; 2 Thessalonians 3:13; Titus 2:14; 3:1; Hebrews 10:34; 11:15-16, 24-27; 13:13-15; James 5:19,20; 1 Peter 2:2; 2 Peter 1:10-11; 3:14; Jude 1:3-22; Revelation 3:19; 5:4-5; 22:17

[5] Present-day apostasies:

• The Bankruptcy of the Prosperity Gospel: An Exercise in Biblical and Theological Ethics, by David Jones M.Div.; Ph.D. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
• Another Gospel - Exposing The Emerging Church Movement (Galatians 1:6-10), by Timothy McGhee

Further study (Be like the Bereans! Acts 17:11)

[1] Jude: Introduction, Argument, and Outline, by Daniel B. Wallace, Th.M., Ph.D.

[2] Contend Earnestly for the Faith – Commentary on the Book of Jude, by Paul G. Apple

[3] Jude

[4] The Non-Pauline Epistles, by J. Hampton Keathley, III, Th.M. (also available in Spanish)

[5] Enoch, The Man Who Pleased God (Week Two), by Crickett Keeth B.S.; MACE

[6] Survey of Bible Doctrine: Angels, Satan, Demons, by Sid Litke, Th.M

Sermons on Jude (Be like the Bereans! Acts 17:11)

[1] Preparing For Battle, by Rev Aaron R Baldridge, Calvary Free Will Baptist Church

[2] Hey Jude! by Ralph Stone, Fist Baptist Church, Hughes, AR

[3] The What and How of Prayer, by David E. Holden

[4] Earnestly Contend for the Faith, by Jesse Joel Bartz

For other available sermons, please surf to Sermon / Preaching resources. Sermons are also available from South McGehee Baptist Church, McGehee, Arizona; Central Baptist Church, Lowesville; First Baptist Church, Mountain View, Missouri; Swift Creek Baptist Church; Word of Life Baptist Church, Pottsville, Philadelphia; Palm Springs Baptist Church, California; South Woods Baptist Church; Grove Baptist Church, Ulster; Dudley Baptist Church, United Kingdom; Independent Fundamental Baptist Sermons, Fundamental Christian Radio Broadcasts, Off-Site Audio Page and The Christian Radio Tuner

Notes: (1) This ministry does not necessarily endorse or share all the views and opinions expressed in the materials, resources or links mentioned in these posts. Please always refer to the Articles of Faith and Biblical distinctives of Baptists when you study these materials. (2) This lesson is part of the projected 300 plus lessons. From time to time, the lessons will be updated, revised, combined, formatted, and edited to comply with the VOA Simplified English word list. Later on, these lessons will be categorized, numbered sequentially, and made available as PDF downloads.

New Testament survey (25): 3 John

For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest to the brethren, and to strangers; Which have borne witness of thy charity before the church: whom if thou bring forward on their journey after a godly sort, thou shalt do well: Because that for his name’s sake they went forth, taking nothing of the Gentiles. We therefore ought to receive such, that we might be fellowhelpers to the truth. (3 John 3-8)

I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, and forbiddeth them that would, and casteth them out of the church. Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God. (3 John 9-11)

Overview

[1] 3 John, from Thru The Bible Radio with Dr. J. Vernon McGee ©, with free downloads Notes & Outlines (PDF), Complete 5-Year Study (MP3)

As we come now to the third epistle, there is a similarity to John’s second letter in some ways. It is very personal in character, and it carries the same theme of truth. Truth again is presented as all–important. When truth and love come into conflict, truth must survive. This means that you are not to love the false teacher. Walking in truth is all–important. (Read the complete article)

[2] Book of 3 John, from gotquestions.org (this website is also available in Afrikaans, Arabic, Bengali, Burmese-Myanmar, Cebuano, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese – Traditional, Hausa, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Malaysian, Persian-Farsi, Portuguese, Quechua, Sesotho, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese, Zulu, and 70 other languages)

John’s purpose in writing this second epistle is threefold. First, he writes to commend and encourage his beloved co-worker, Gaius, in his ministry of hospitality to the itinerant messengers who were going from place to place to preach the Gospel of Christ. Second, he indirectly warns and condemns the behavior of one Diotrephes, a dictatorial leader who had taken over one of the churches in the province of Asia, and whose behavior was directly opposed to all that the apostle and his Gospel stood for. Third, he commends the example of Demetrius who was reported as having a good testimony from all. (Read the complete article)

[3] 3 John, from Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)

WRITER: The Apostle John.

DATE: Probably about A.D. 90.

THEME: The aged Apostle had written to a church which allowed one Diotrephes to exercise an authority common enough in later ages, but wholly new in the primitive churches. Diotrephes had rejected the apostolic letters and authority. It appears also that he had refused the ministry of the visiting brethren (3 John 1:10), and cast out those that had received them. Historically, this letter marks the beginning of that clerical and priestly assumption over the churches in which the primitive church order disappeared. This Epistle reveals, as well, the believer’s resource in such a day. No longer writing as an apostle, but as an elder, John addresses this letter, not to the church as such, but to a faithful man in the church for the comfort and encouragement of those who were standing fast in the primitive simplicity. Second John conditions the personal walk of the Christian in a day of apostasy; Third John the personal responsibility in such a day of the believer as a member of the local church. The key-phrase is “the truth” (see 2 John, Introduction).

There are three divisions:

1. Personal greetings, 3 John 1-4
2. Instructions concerning ministering brethren, 3 John 5-8
3. The apostate leader and the good Demetrius, 3 John 9-14

Discussion

[1] Key verses: 3 John 4, 11

[2] Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. (3 John 2) Please read “The Bankruptcy of the Prosperity Gospel: An Exercise in Biblical and Theological Ethics” by David Jones M.Div.; Ph.D. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

[3] Bible verses on hospitality: Exodus 22:21; 23:9; Leviticus 19:10, 33-34; 24:22; Deuteronomy 10:18-19; 26:12-13; 27:19; Proverbs 9:1-5; 23:6-8; Isaiah 58:6,7; Matthew 22:2-10; 25:34-46; Luke 14:12-14; Romans 12:13; 16:1,2; 1 Timothy 3:2; 5:10; Titus 1:7,8; Hebrews 13:2; 1 Peter 4:9,11; 3 John 5-8

[4] Article of Faith: Of Missions

The command to give the gospel to the world is clear and unmistakable and this Great Commission was given to the churches. (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:13-15)

[5] Bible verses on evangelism and missions: Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:5-6; Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 9:37-38; 10:5-15; 13:18-30, 37-43; 16:19; 22:9-10; 24:14; 28:18-20; Luke 10:1-18; 24:46-53; John 14:11-12; 15:7-8,16; 17:15; 20:21; Acts 1:8; 2; 8:26-40; 10:42-48; 13:2-3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 3:1-11; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; 2 Timothy 4:5; Hebrews 2:1-3; 11:39-12:2; 1 Peter 2:4-10; Revelation 22:17.

Further study (Be like the Bereans! Acts 17:11)

[1] 3 John: Introduction, Argument, and Outline, by Daniel B. Wallace, Th.M., Ph.D

[2] Exegetical Commentary on 3 John 1-15, by W. Hall Harris III, Th.M., Ph.D.

[3] The Non-Pauline Epistles, by J. Hampton Keathley, III, Th.M. (also available in Spanish)

[4] The Bankruptcy of the Prosperity Gospel: An Exercise in Biblical and Theological Ethics, by David Jones M.Div.; Ph.D. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Sermons on 3 John (Be like the Bereans! Acts 17:11)

[1] The Big Little Books of Truth and Love - Part 7, by Brad Shockley, Lancaster Baptist Church

[2] Sermon illustrations on 3 John, from bible.org

[3] Imitate What is Good to Spread the Truth, by Nathan Kuperus

[4] 3 John, by David Allen Garrett

[5] Growing in your love walk 3 John apostle of love, by Steven L. Spencer

For other available sermons, please surf to Sermon / Preaching resources. Sermons are also available from South McGehee Baptist Church, McGehee, Arizona; Central Baptist Church, Lowesville; First Baptist Church, Mountain View, Missouri; Swift Creek Baptist Church; Word of Life Baptist Church, Pottsville, Philadelphia; Palm Springs Baptist Church, California; South Woods Baptist Church; Grove Baptist Church, Ulster; Dudley Baptist Church, United Kingdom; Independent Fundamental Baptist Sermons, Fundamental Christian Radio Broadcasts, Off-Site Audio Page and The Christian Radio Tuner

Notes: (1) This ministry does not necessarily endorse or share all the views and opinions expressed in the materials, resources or links mentioned in these posts. Please always refer to the Articles of Faith and Biblical distinctives of Baptists when you study these materials. (2) This lesson is part of the projected 300 plus lessons. From time to time, the lessons will be updated, revised, combined, formatted, and edited to comply with the VOA Simplified English word list. Later on, these lessons will be categorized, numbered sequentially, and made available as PDF downloads.

New Testament survey (24): 2 John

Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. (2 John 8-9)

Overview

[1] 2 John, from Thru The Bible Radio with Dr. J. Vernon McGee ©, with free downloads Notes & Outlines (PDF), Complete 5-Year Study (MP3), Who is Antichrist? (PDF)

The theme of this epistle is: “For truth’s sake.” When truth and love come into conflict, truth is the one that is to predominate; it is the one that has top priority. Have you noticed that in 1 Corinthians 13:13 Paul didn’t say, “Now abideth faith, hope, truth, and love”? He just said, “And now abideth faith, hope, charity [love], these three; but the greatest of these is charity [love].” But when truth is brought in, then truth comes first.

In other words, truth is worth contending for, and it is wrong to receive false teachers. This is the position that I take very definitely. I believe that the truth in the Word of God is worth contending for. When I say truth, I mean, first, that which is basic to the fact that the Bible is the Word of God—there is no question in my mind about it. The second thing of essential importance is the deity of Christ and His work upon the Cross for us. (Read the complete article)

[2] Book of 2 John, from gotquestions.org (this website is also available in Afrikaans, Arabic, Bengali, Burmese-Myanmar, Cebuano, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese – Traditional, Hausa, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Malaysian, Persian-Farsi, Portuguese, Quechua, Sesotho, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese, Zulu, and 70 other languages)

The book of 2 John is an urgent plea that the readers of John's letter should show their love for God and His son Jesus by obeying the commandment to love each other and live their lives in obedience to the Scriptures. The book of 2 John is also a strong warning to be on the lookout for deceivers who were going about saying that Christ had not actually risen in the flesh. (Read the complete article)

[3] 2 John, from Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)

WRITER: The Apostle John.

DATE: Probably A.D. 90.

THEME: Second John gives the essentials of the personal walk of the believer in a day when “many deceivers are entered into the world” (2 John 1:7). The key phrase is “the truth,” by which John means the body of revealed truth, the Scriptures. The Bible as the only authority for doctrine and life, is the believer's resource in a time of declension and apostasy.

The Epistle in three divisions:

1. The pathway of truth and love, 2 John 1-6
2. The peril of unscriptural ways, 2 John 7-11
3. Superscription, vs. 12,13

Discussion

[1] Key verses: 2 John 6, 8-9

[2] Gnosticism denied that Jesus Christ had come in the flesh; it denied the humanity of the Lord Jesus Christ. Cerinthian Gnosticism taught that Jesus was a man on whom the Spirit came at His baptism and left at His crucifixion. Docetic Gnosticism denied the reality of the manhood of Jesus. It taught that He was just a phantom, a figment of the imagination. (From J. Vernon McGee)

[3] Biblical Authority (Download PDF)

The Bible is the final authority in all matters of belief and practice because the Bible is inspired by God and bears the absolute authority of God Himself. Whatever the Bible affirms, Baptists accept as true. No human opinion or decree of any church group can override the Bible. Even creeds and confessions of faith, which attempt to articulate the theology of Scripture, do not carry Scripture's inherent authority. (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:20, 21)

[4] Bible verses on “Antichrist”: Matthew 24:5, 23-24, 26; Mark 13:6, 21-22; Luke 21:8; 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12; 1 John 2:18, 22; 4:3; 2 John 1:7; Revelation 19:20; 20:10, 15

[5] Bible verses on “false doctrines”: Matthew 5:19; 15:9, 13; Romans 16:17, 18; 1 Corinthians 3:1-4, 11, 21; 11:18, 19; 2 Corinthians 2:17; 11:3,4; Galatians 1:6-8; Ephesians 4:14; Colossians 2:4,8,18-23; 1 Timothy 1:3,4, 6-7, 19; 4:1-3, 7; 6:3-5, 20-21; 2 Timothy 2:14, 16-18; 3:6-9, 13; 4:3; Titus 1:10, 11, 14; 3:10-11; Hebrews 13:9; 2 Peter 2:1-22; 1 John 4:3; 2 John 1:7-9; Jude 1:4-11

[6] Essential truths:

The Scriptures:

Exodus 24:4; Deuteronomy 4:1-2; 17:19; Joshua 8:34; Psalms 19:7-10; 119:11, 89, 105, 140; Isaiah 34:16; 40:8; Jeremiah 15:16; 36:1-32; Matthew 5:17-18; 22:29; Luke 21:33; 24:44-46; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Acts 2:16ff.; 17:11; Romans 15:4; 16:25-26; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:19-21.

God the Father:

Genesis 1:1; 2:7; Exodus 3:14; 6:2-3; 15:11ff.; 20:1ff.; Leviticus 22:2; Deuteronomy 6:4; 32:6; 1 Chronicles 29:10; Psalm 19:1-3; Isaiah 43:3, 15; 64:8; Jeremiah 10:10; 17:13; Matthew 6:9ff.; 7:11; 23:9; 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; John 4:24; 5:26; 14:6-13; 17:1-8; Acts 1:7; Romans 8:14-15; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 4:6; Colossians 1:15; 1 Timothy 1:17; Hebrews 11:6; 12:9; 1 Peter 1:17; 1 John 5:7.

God the Son:

Genesis 18:1ff.; Psalms 2:7ff.; 110:1ff.; Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 11:27; 14:33; 16:16,27; 17:5; 27; 28:1-6,19; Mark 1:1; 3:11; Luke 1:35; 4:41; 22:70; 24:46; John 1:1-18,29; 10:30,38; 11:25-27; 12:44-50; 14:7-11; 16:15-16,28; 17:1-5, 21-22; 20:1-20,28; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; 9:4-5,20; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 5:6-21; 8:1-3,34; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 1:30; 2:2; 8:6; 15:1-8,24-28; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; 8:9; Galatians 4:4-5; Ephesians 1:20; 3:11; 4:7-10; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:13-22; 2:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16; Titus 2:13-14; Hebrews 1:1-3; 4:14-15; 7:14-28; 9:12-15,24-28; 12:2; 13:8; 1 Peter 2:21-25; 3:22; 1 John 1:7-9; 3:2; 4:14-15; 5:9; 2 John 7-9; Revelation 1:13-16; 5:9-14; 12:10-11; 13:8; 19:16.

God the Holy Spirit:

Genesis 1:2; Judges 14:6; Job 26:13; Psalms 51:11; 139:7ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Matthew 1:18; 3:16; 4:1; 12:28-32; 28:19; Mark 1:10,12; Luke 1:35; 4:1,18-19; 11:13; 12:12; 24:49; John 4:24; 14:16-17,26; 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4,38; 4:31; 5:3; 6:3; 7:55; 8:17,39; 10:44; 13:2; 15:28; 16:6; 19:1-6; Romans 8:9-11,14-16,26-27; 1 Corinthians 2:10-14; 3:16; 12:3-11,13; Galatians 4:6; Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30; 5:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:19; 1 Timothy 3:16; 4:1; 2 Timothy 1:14; 3:16; Hebrews 9:8,14; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 John 4:13; 5:6-7; Revelation 1:10; 22:17.

Man:

Genesis 1:26-30; 2:5,7,18-22; 3; 9:6; Psalms 1; 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Matthew 16:26; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32; 3:10-18,23; 5:6,12,19; 6:6; 7:14-25; 8:14-18,29; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; 15:19,21-22; Ephesians 2:1-22; Colossians 1:21-22; 3:9-11.

Salvation:

Genesis 3:15; Exodus 3:14-17; 6:2-8; Matthew 1:21; 4:17; 16:21-26; 27:22-28:6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:11-14,29; 3:3-21,36; 5:24; 10:9,28-29; 15:1-16; 17:17; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 15:11; 16:30-31; 17:30-31; 20:32; Romans 1:16-18; 2:4; 3:23-25; 4:3ff.; 5:8-10; 6:1-23; 8:1-18,29-39; 10:9-10,13; 13:11-14; 1 Corinthians 1:18,30; 6:19-20; 15:10; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; 5:22-25; 6:15; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-22; 4:11-16; Philippians 2:12-13; Colossians 1:9-22; 3:1ff.; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 2 Timothy 1:12; Titus 2:11-14; Hebrews 2:1-3; 5:8-9; 9:24-28; 11:1-12:8,14; James 2:14-26; 1 Peter 1:2-23; 1 John 1:6-2:11; Revelation 3:20; 21:1-22:5.

God’s Purpose of Grace:

Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:5-8; 1 Samuel 8:4-7,19-22; Isaiah 5:1-7; Jeremiah 31:31ff.; Matthew 16:18-19; 21:28-45; 24:22,31; 25:34; Luke 1:68-79; 2:29-32; 19:41-44; 24:44-48; John 1:12-14; 3:16; 5:24; 6:44-45,65; 10:27-29; 15:16; 17:6,12,17-18; Acts 20:32; Romans 5:9-10; 8:28-39; 10:12-15; 11:5-7,26-36; 1 Corinthians 1:1-2; 15:24-28; Ephesians 1:4-23; 2:1-10; 3:1-11; Colossians 1:12-14; 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14; 2 Timothy 1:12; 2:10,19; Hebrews 11:39–12:2; James 1:12; 1 Peter 1:2-5,13; 2:4-10; 1 John 1:7-9; 2:19; 3:2.

The Church:

Matthew 16:15-19; 18:15-20; Acts 2:41-42,47; 5:11-14; 6:3-6; 13:1-3; 14:23,27; 15:1-30; 16:5; 20:28; Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 3:16; 5:4-5; 7:17; 9:13-14; 12; Ephesians 1:22-23; 2:19-22; 3:8-11,21; 5:22-32; Philippians 1:1; Colossians 1:18; 1 Timothy 2:9-14; 3:1-15; 4:14; Hebrews 11:39-40; 1 Peter 5:1-4; Revelation 2-3; 21:2-3.

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper:

Matthew 3:13-17; 26:26-30; 28:19-20; Mark 1:9-11; 14:22-26; Luke 3:21-22; 22:19-20; John 3:23; Acts 2:41-42; 8:35-39; 16:30-33; 20:7; Romans 6:3-5; 1 Corinthians 10:16,21; 11:23-29; Colossians 2:12.

The Lord’s Day: Exodus 20:8-11; Matthew 12:1-12; 28:1ff.; Mark 2:27-28; 16:1-7; Luke 24:1-3,33-36; John 4:21-24; 20:1,19-28; Acts 20:7; Romans 14:5-10; I Corinthians 16:1-2; Colossians 2:16; 3:16; Revelation 1:10.

The Kingdom:

Genesis 1:1; Isaiah 9:6-7; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Matthew 3:2; 4:8-10,23; 12:25-28; 13:1-52;
25:31-46; 26:29; Mark 1:14-15; 9:1; Luke 4:43; 8:1; 9:2; 12:31-32; 17:20-21; 23:42; John 3:3; 18:36; Acts 1:6-7; 17:22-31; Romans 5:17; 8:19; 1 Corinthians 15:24-28; Colossians 1:13; Hebrews 11:10,16; 12:28; 1 Peter 2:4-10; 4:13; Revelation 1:6,9; 5:10; 11:15; 21-22.

Last Things:

Isaiah 2:4; 11:9; Matthew 16:27; 18:8-9; 19:28; 24:27,30,36,44; 25:31-46; 26:64; Mark 8:38; 9:43-48; Luke 12:40,48; 16:19-26; 17:22-37; 21:27-28; John 14:1-3; Acts 1:11; 17:31; Romans 14:10; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 15:24-28,35-58; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Philippians 3:20-21; Colossians 1:5; 3:4; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18; 5:1ff.; 2 Thessalonians 1:7ff.; 2; 1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Timothy 4:1,8; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 9:27-28; James 5:8; 2 Peter 3:7ff.; 1 John 2:28; 3:2; Jude 14; Revelation 1:18; 3:11; 20:1-22:13.

Evangelism and Missions:

Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 19:5-6; Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 9:37-38; 10:5-15; 13:18-30, 37-43; 16:19; 22:9-10; 24:14; 28:18-20; Luke 10:1-18; 24:46-53; John 14:11-12; 15:7-8,16; 17:15; 20:21; Acts 1:8; 2; 8:26-40; 10:42-48; 13:2-3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 3:1-11; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; 2 Timothy 4:5; Hebrews 2:1-3; 11:39-12:2; 1 Peter 2:4-10; Revelation 22:17.

Education:

Deuteronomy 4:1,5,9,14; 6:1-10; 31:12-13; Nehemiah 8:1-8; Job 28:28; Psalms 19:7ff.; 119:11; Proverbs 3:13ff.; 4:1-10; 8:1-7,11; 15:14; Ecclesiastes 7:19; Matthew 5:2; 7:24ff.; 28:19-20; Luke 2:40; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Ephesians 4:11-16; Philippians 4:8; Colossians 2:3,8-9; 1 Timothy 1:3-7; 2 Timothy 2:15; 3:14-17; Hebrews 5:12-6:3; James 1:5; 3:17.

Stewardship:

Genesis 14:20; Leviticus 27:30-32; Deuteronomy 8:18; Malachi 3:8-12; Matthew 6:1-4,19-21; 19:21; 23:23; 25:14-29; Luke 12:16-21,42; 16:1-13; Acts 2:44-47; 5:1-11; 17:24-25; 20:35; Romans 6:6-22; 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; 6:19-20; 12; 16:1-4; 2 Corinthians 8-9; 12:15; Philippians 4:10-19; 1 Peter 1:18-19.

Cooperation:

Exodus 17:12; 18:17ff.; Judges 7:21; Ezra 1:3-4; 2:68-69; 5:14-15; Nehemiah 4; 8:1-5; Matthew 10:5-15; 20:1-16; 22:1-10; 28:19-20; Mark 2:3; Luke 10:1ff.; Acts 1:13-14; 2:1ff.; 4:31-37; 13:2-3; 15:1-35; 1 Corinthians 1:10-17; 3:5-15; 12; 2 Corinthians 8-9; Galatians 1:6-10; Ephesians 4:1-16; Philippians 1:15-18.

The Christian and the Social Order:

Exodus 20:3-17; Leviticus 6:2-5; Deuteronomy 10:12; 27:17; Psalm 101:5; Micah 6:8; Zechariah 8:16; Matthew 5:13-16,43-48; 22:36-40; 25:35; Mark 1:29-34; 2:3ff.; 10:21; Luke 4:18-21; 10:27-37; 20:25; John 15:12; 17:15; Romans 12–14; 1Corinthians 5:9-10; 6:1-7; 7:20-24; 10:23-11:1; Galatians 3:26-28; Ephesians 6:5-9; Colossians 3:12-17; 1 Thessalonians 3:12; Philemon; James 1:27; 2:8.

Peace and War:

Isaiah 2:4; Matthew 5:9,38-48; 6:33; 26:52; Luke 22:36,38; Romans 12:18-19; 13:1-7; 14:19; Hebrews 12:14; James 4:1-2.

Religious Liberty:

Genesis 1:27; 2:7; Matthew 6:6-7,24; 16:26; 22:21; John 8:36; Acts 4:19-20; Romans 6:1-2; 13:1-7; Galatians 5:1,13; Philippians 3:20; 1 Timothy 2:1-2; James 4:12; 1 Peter 2:12-17; 3:11-17; 4:12-19.

The Family:

Genesis 1:26-28; 2:15-25; 3:1-20; Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Joshua 24:15; 1 Samuel 1:26-28; Psalms 51:5; 78:1-8; 127; 128; 139:13-16; Proverbs 1:8; 5:15-20; 6:20-22; 12:4; 13:24; 14:1; 17:6; 18:22; 22:6,15; 23:13-14; 24:3; 29:15,17; 31:10-31; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; 9:9; Malachi 2:14-16; Matthew 5:31-32; 18:2-5; 19:3-9; Mark 10:6-12; Romans 1:18-32; 1 Corinthians 7:1-16; Ephesians 5:21-33; 6:1-4; Colossians 3:18-21; 1 Timothy 5:8,14; 2 Timothy 1:3-5; Titus 2:3-5; Hebrews 13:4; 1 Peter 3:1-7.

Further study (Be like the Bereans! Acts 17:11)

[1] 2 John: Introduction, Argument, and Outline, by Daniel B. Wallace, Th.M., Ph.D

[2] Exegetical Commentary on 2 John 1-13, by W. Hall Harris III, Th.M., Ph.D.

Sermons on 2 John (Be like the Bereans! Acts 17:11)

[1] The Big Little Books of Truth and Love - Part 3, by Brad Shockley, Lancaster Baptist Church

[2] Applying Biblical Authority, #2 by Kenneth W. Burton

[3] The Baptist Faith & Message, by Clenton R Monds

[4] sf1025 - Another Gospel - Exposing The Emerging Church Movement (Galatians 1:6-10), by Timothy McGhee

For other available sermons, please surf to Sermon / Preaching resources. Sermons are also available from South McGehee Baptist Church, McGehee, Arizona; Central Baptist Church, Lowesville; First Baptist Church, Mountain View, Missouri; Swift Creek Baptist Church; Word of Life Baptist Church, Pottsville, Philadelphia; Palm Springs Baptist Church, California; South Woods Baptist Church; Grove Baptist Church, Ulster; Dudley Baptist Church, United Kingdom; Independent Fundamental Baptist Sermons, Fundamental Christian Radio Broadcasts, Off-Site Audio Page and The Christian Radio Tuner

Notes: (1) This ministry does not necessarily endorse or share all the views and opinions expressed in the materials, resources or links mentioned in these posts. Please always refer to the Articles of Faith and Biblical distinctives of Baptists when you study these materials. (2) This lesson is part of the projected 300 plus lessons. From time to time, the lessons will be updated, revised, combined, formatted, and edited to comply with the VOA Simplified English word list. Later on, these lessons will be categorized, numbered sequentially, and made available as PDF downloads.

New Testament survey (23): 1 John

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9)

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him. (1 John 5:13-15)

Overview

[1] 1 John, from Thru The Bible Radio with Dr. J. Vernon McGee ©, with free downloads Notes & Outlines (PDF), Complete 5-Year Study (MP3), How to Have Fellowship With God (PDF), How You Can Have the Assurance of Salvation (PDF), Who is Antichrist? (PDF)

First John has been called the sanctum sanctorum of the New Testament. It takes the child of God across the threshold into the fellowship of the Father’s home. It is the family epistle. Paul’s epistles and all the other epistles are church epistles, but this is a family epistle and should be treated that way. The church is a body of believers in the position where we are blessed “… with all spiritual blessings in the heavenlies in Christ” (Ephesians 1:3, translation mine). We are given that position when we believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. Believing on the Lord Jesus brings us into the family of God. In the family we have a relationship which can be broken but is restored when “we confess our sins.” Then “he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). Read the complete article

[2] Book of 1 John, from gotquestions.org (this website is also available in Afrikaans, Arabic, Bengali, Burmese-Myanmar, Cebuano, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese – Traditional, Hausa, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Malaysian, Persian-Farsi, Portuguese, Quechua, Sesotho, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese, Zulu, and 70 other languages)

The book of 1 John seems to be a summary that assumes the readers' knowledge of the gospel as written by John and offers certainty for their faith in Christ. The first epistle indicates that the readers were confronted with the error of gnosticism, which became a more serious problem in the second century. As a philosophy of religion it held that matter is evil and spirit is good. The solution to the tension between these two was knowledge, or gnosis, through which man rose from the mundane to the spiritual. In the gospel message, this led to two false theories concerning the person of Christ, Docetisn—regarding the human Jesus as a ghost—and Cerinthianism—making Jesus a dual personality, at times human and at times divine. The key purpose of 1 John is to set boundaries on the content of faith and to give believers assurance of their salvation. (Read the complete article)

[3] 1 John, from Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)

WRITER: The Apostle John, as unbroken tradition affirms, and as internal evidence and comparison with the Gospel of John prove.

DATE: Probably A.D. 90

THEME: First John is a family letter from the Father to His “little children” who are in the world. With the possible exception of the Song of Solomon, it is the most intimate of the inspired writings. The world is viewed as without. The sin of a believer is treated as a child's offence against his Father, and is dealt with as a family matter (1 John 1:9; 2:1). The moral government of the universe is not in question. The child’s sin as an offence against the law had been met in the Cross, and “Jesus Christ the righteous” is now his “Advocate with the Father.” John's Gospel leads across the threshold of the Father's house; his first Epistle makes us at home there. A tender word is used for “children,” teknia, “born ones,” or “bairns.” Paul is occupied with our public position as sons; John with our nearness as born-ones of the Father.

First John is in two principal divisions.

1. The family with the Father, 1 John 1:1-3:24.
2. The family and the world, 1 John 4:1-5:21.

There is a secondary analysis in each division of which occurs the phrase, “My little children,” as follows:

1. Introductory, the incarnation, 1 John 1:1,2.
2. The little children and fellowship, 1 John 1:3-2:14
3. The little children and secular and “religious” world, 1 John 2:15-28.
4. How the little children may know each other, 1 John 2:29-3:10
5. How the little children must live together, 1 John 3:11-24.
6. Parenthetic: How the little children may know false teachers, 1 John 4:1-6.
7. The little children assured and warned, 1 John 4:7-5:21.

Discussion

[1] Key verses: 1 John 1:9; 3:16; 4:4; 5:13

[2] Key words:

• Know (1 John 2:3-5, 18, 20-21, 29; 3:2, 5, 14-15, 19, 24; 4:2, 13; 5:2, 13, 15-120)
• Light (1 John 1:5, 7; 2:8-10)
• Life (1 John 1:1-2; 2:16, 25; 3:14-16; 5:11-13, 16, 20)
• Fellowship (1:3, 6-7)

[3] Articles of Faith: Of the Perseverance of the Saints

We believe that such only are real believers as endure unto the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special Providence watches over their welfare; and that they are kept by the power of God through faith unto eternal salvation.

Psalm 121:3; Matthew 6:20; 13:19-21; John 8:31-32; 10:28-29; 16:8; Romans 8:28,35-39; Philippians 1:6; Colossians 1:21-23; Hebrews 1:14; 1 Peter 1:5; 1 John 2:19

[4] Please review our lessons in assurance of salvation and eternal security of the believer / perseverance of the saints

Further study (Be like the Bereans! Acts 17:11)

[1] Tests of Eternal Life, A Devotional Commentary on the Book of 1 John, by Paul G. Apple

[2] 1 John: Introduction, Argument, and Outline, by Daniel B. Wallace, Th.M., Ph.D

[3] 1 John: A Synthetic Look (7 articles in series), by Jeff Miller, Th.M.

[4] Studies in 1 John, various authors, from bible.org

[5] Materials by W. Hall Harris III, Th.M., Ph.D.

• Structure and Purpose of 1 John
• Background and Setting of 1 John

Sermons on 1 John (Be like the Bereans! Acts 17:11)

[1] Pillars of Assurance, by Bobby Earls, First Baptist Church, Center Point, Alabama

[2] Sermons by Jeffrey A. Brown, GracePointe Baptist Church

• Just as He Has Commanded Us
• If We Keep His Commandments
• The Word Abiding

[3] Things That Accompany Salvation, by Douglas James Wilson

[4] Photokinesis, by Charles Leman Eldred

[5] Salvation Security, by Robby Roberson

[6] 1 John- The 4 tests of assurance pt1, by Michael d'Offay

[7] Sermons by Terry W. Wiese

• Security-We Are Eternally Saved
• Greatest Name

[8] The Believers Benefit_2, by Mark Hoffer

[9] Blessed Assurance, by David E. Holden

[10] Eternal Security, by Bill Fiess

[11] Sermons by by Timothy McGhee

• sf1008 - Real Assurance (1 John 5 13)
• sf1025 - Another Gospel - Exposing The Emerging Church Movement (Galatians 1:6-10)
  

For other available sermons, please surf to Sermon / Preaching resources. Sermons are also available from South McGehee Baptist Church, McGehee, Arizona; Central Baptist Church, Lowesville; First Baptist Church, Mountain View, Missouri; Swift Creek Baptist Church; Word of Life Baptist Church, Pottsville, Philadelphia; Palm Springs Baptist Church, California; South Woods Baptist Church; Grove Baptist Church, Ulster; Dudley Baptist Church, United Kingdom; Independent Fundamental Baptist Sermons, Fundamental Christian Radio Broadcasts, Off-Site Audio Page and The Christian Radio Tuner

Notes: (1) This ministry does not necessarily endorse or share all the views and opinions expressed in the materials, resources or links mentioned in these posts. Please always refer to the Articles of Faith and Biblical distinctives of Baptists when you study these materials. (2) This lesson is part of the projected 300 plus lessons. From time to time, the lessons will be updated, revised, combined, formatted, and edited to comply with the VOA Simplified English word list. Later on, these lessons will be categorized, numbered sequentially, and made available as PDF downloads.

New Testament survey (22): 2 Peter

According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us tob glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (2 Peter 2:3-4)

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. (2 Peter 3:18)

Overview

[1] 2 Peter, from Thru The Bible Radio with Dr. J. Vernon McGee ©, with free downloads Notes & Outlines (PDF), Complete 5-Year Study (MP3), Three Worlds in One (PDF)

Second Peter is the swan song of Peter, just as 2 Timothy is the swan song of Paul. There are striking similarities between the two books. Both epistles put up a warning sign along the pilgrim pathway the church is traveling to identify the awful apostasy that was on the way at that time and which in our time has now arrived. What was then like a cloud the size of a man’s hand today envelops the sky and produces a storm of hurricane proportions. Peter warns of heresy among teachers; Paul warns of heresy among the laity.

Both Peter and Paul speak in a joyful manner of their approaching deaths (see 2 Peter 1:13–14; 2 Timothy 4:6–8). Paul said that he knew that the time of his departure had come. He had finished his course. He had been on the racetrack of life, and now he was leaving it. He had fought a good fight, and he had kept the faith. A crown of righteousness was laid up for him. You will find that same triumphant note here in 2 Peter as Peter also faced the prospect of death.

The great subject of this epistle is going to be not only the apostasy but also that which will be our defense—knowledge. Where is this knowledge, and how does it come to us? Peter will say that the only way is through the Word of God, “a more sure word of prophecy,” which he will talk about (2 Peter 1:19).

You see, my friend, the Christian life is more than just a birth. It is a growth, and it is a development. The key to this entire epistle is the last verse: “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen” (2 Peter 3:18). Read the complete article

[2] Book of 2 Peter, from gotquestions.org (this website is also available in Afrikaans, Arabic, Bengali, Burmese-Myanmar, Cebuano, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese – Traditional, Hausa, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Malaysian, Persian-Farsi, Portuguese, Quechua, Sesotho, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese, Zulu, and 70 other languages)

Knowing that his time was short (2 Peter 1:13-15), and these churches faced immediate danger (2 Peter 2:1-3), he called upon the readers to refresh their memories (2 Peter 1:13) and stimulate their thinking (2 Peter 3:1-2) so that they would remember his teaching (2 Peter 1:15). He challenged the believers to become more mature in their faith by adding to it specific Christians virtues, thereby becoming effective and productive in their knowledge of Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1:5-9). The Old and New Testament writers were set forth as their authority for their faith (2 Peter 1:12-21, 3:2, 3:15-16). Peter desired they become strong in their faith to withstand the false teachers that had crept in and adversely affected the churches. In his denunciation of them, he described their conduct, their condemnation, and their characteristics (2 Peter chapter 2), and also that they ridiculed the Lord’s Second Coming (2 Peter 3:3-7). For the Christians, Peter taught that the Second Coming is the incentive for holy living (2 Peter 3:14). After a final warning, Peter again encouraged them to grow in the grace and knowledge of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He concluded with a word of praise to his Lord and Savior (2 Peter 3:18). Read the complete article

[3] 2 Peter, from Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)

WRITER: The Apostle Peter (2 Peter 1:1)

DATE: Probably A.D. 66

THEME: Second Peter and Second Timothy have much in common. In both, the writers are aware that martyrdom is near (2 Timothy 4:6; 2 Peter 1:14 with; John 21:18,19); both are singularly sustained and joyful; both foresee the apostasy in which the history of the professing church will end. Paul finds that apostasy in its last stage when the so-called laity (See Scofield “Revelation 2:6”), have become infected (2 Timothy 3:1-5; 4:3,4); Peter traces the origin of the apostasy to false teachers (2 Peter 2:1-3,15-19). In Peter the false teachers deny redemption truth (2 Peter 2:1); we shall find in First John a deeper depth--denial of the truth concerning Christ’s person (1 John 4:1-5). In Jude all phases of the apostasy are seen. But in none of these Epistles is the tone one of dejection or pessimism. God and His promises are still the resource of the believer.

The Epistle is in four divisions:

1. The great Christian virtues, 2 Peter 1:1-14
2. The Scriptures exalted, 2 Peter 1:15-21
3. Warnings concerning apostate teachers, 2 Peter 2:1-22
4. The second coming of Christ and the day of Jehovah, 2 Peter 3:1-18

Discussion

[1] Key verses: 2 Peter 1:3-4; 3:9, 18

[2] Key word “knowledge” appears seven times: 2 Peter 1:2-3, 5-6, 8; 2:20; 3:18

[3] “Beloved” statements in 2 Peter:

This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance (2 Peter 3:1)

But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. (2 Peter 3:8)

Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. (2 Peter 3:14)

Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know [these things] before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. (2 Peter 3:17)

[4] Baptist Distinctive: Biblical Authority (Download PDF)

The Bible is the final authority in all matters of belief and practice because the Bible is inspired by God and bears the absolute authority of God Himself. Whatever the Bible affirms, Baptists accept as true. No human opinion or decree of any church group can override the Bible. Even creeds and confessions of faith, which attempt to articulate the theology of Scripture, do not carry Scripture's inherent authority. (2 Timothy 3:15-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:20-21)

Further study (Be like the Bereans! Acts 17:11)

[1] Watch Out … Stay On Track … Keep On Growing, A Devotional Commentary on the Book of 2 Peter, by Paul G. Apple

[2] Second Peter: Introduction, Argument, and Outline, by Daniel B. Wallace, Th.M., Ph.D.

[3] Standing on the Promises - A Study of 2 Peter (12 articles in series), by Bob Deffinbaugh, Th.M

[4] The Authorship of Second Peter, by Hampton Keathley IV, Th.M

[5] Is 2 Peter Peter’s? by Wayne Stiles, Th.M., D.Min.

[6] Definitions from 2 Peter, by Jeff Miller, Th.M.

[7] 2 Peter: A Synthetic Look (series), by Jeff Miller, Th.M.

Sermons on 2 Peter (Be like the Bereans! Acts 17:11)

[1] Sermons by Michael Stark, New Beginnings Baptist Church

• Everything We Need
• Final Admonitions

[2] Tunnel Vision, by Pastor Jeremy Stephens, Southview Baptist Church

[3] G.r.o.w.t.h. by Kurt Fenton, Calvary Baptist Fellowship

[4] Sermon Illustrations, from bible.org

[5] The Gospel and Its promises, by David Westmoreland

[6] Everything You Need, by David Patterson

[7] 2 Peter 1 Leader's Guide, by William Conner

[8] Grow in the Knowledge of God, by Chad DeJong

[9] God's Provision & My Responsibility, by Jim Freed

[10] Christmas is about walking as a servant, by Raymond Richards

[11] Critical Importance of Spiritual Growth, by Brian Kane

[12] Accepting the Call to Holiness, by Kenneth Morris

[13] Growing Up and Going Out, by Daniel P. Thompkins, Jr.

[14] People Connecting to God, by Jeff Jones

[15] Failure to feed new converts & results, by Dennis

[16] Living on Borrowed Time, by Dr. Robert L. Rease

For other available sermons, please surf to Sermon / Preaching resources. Sermons are also available from South McGehee Baptist Church, McGehee, Arizona; Central Baptist Church, Lowesville; First Baptist Church, Mountain View, Missouri; Swift Creek Baptist Church; Word of Life Baptist Church, Pottsville, Philadelphia; Palm Springs Baptist Church, California; South Woods Baptist Church; Grove Baptist Church, Ulster; Dudley Baptist Church, United Kingdom; Independent Fundamental Baptist Sermons, Fundamental Christian Radio Broadcasts, Off-Site Audio Page and The Christian Radio Tuner

Notes: (1) This ministry does not necessarily endorse or share all the views and opinions expressed in the materials, resources or links mentioned in these posts. Please always refer to the Articles of Faith and Biblical distinctives of Baptists when you study these materials. (2) This lesson is part of the projected 300 plus lessons. From time to time, the lessons will be updated, revised, combined, formatted, and edited to comply with the VOA Simplified English word list. Later on, these lessons will be categorized, numbered sequentially, and made available as PDF downloads.

New Testament survey (21): 1 Peter

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. (1 Peter 1:1-9)

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light (1 Peter 2:9)

Overview

[1] 1 Peter, from Thru The Bible Radio with Dr. J. Vernon McGee ©, with free downloads Notes & Outlines (PDF), Complete 5-Year Study (MP3)

Christian hope in the time of trial: Peter deals with doctrine and handles weighty subjects. This is seen in his treatment of the great words of the gospel, many of which are gathered together at the outset (1 Peter 1:2) — elect, foreknowledge, sanctification, obedience, blood, and the Trinity. He used some of these words several times. Added to these are: salvation (used three times), revelation (with cognate words, used five times), glory (with cognate words, used sixteen times), faith (five times), and hope (four times).

Peter has been called the apostle of hope; Paul, the apostle of faith; John, the apostle of love. The word that conveys the theme, however, is suffering (which, with cognate words, occurs sixteen times). The word hope is tied to it — the Christian hope in the time of trial. (Read the complete article)

[2] Book of 1 Peter, from gotquestions.org (this website is also available in Afrikaans, Arabic, Bengali, Burmese-Myanmar, Cebuano, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese – Traditional, Hausa, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Malaysian, Persian-Farsi, Portuguese, Quechua, Sesotho, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese, Zulu, and 70 other languages)

Though this time of persecution was desperate, but Peter reveals that it was actually a time to rejoice. He says to count it a privilege to suffer for the sake of Christ, as their Savior suffered for them. This letter makes reference to Peter’s personal experiences with Jesus and his sermons from the book of Acts. Peter confirms Satan as the great enemy of every Christian but the assurance of Christ's future return gives the incentive of hope.

Peter’s familiarity with the Old Testament law and prophets enabled him to explain various OT passages in light of the life and work of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. In 1 Peter 1:16, he quotes Leviticus 11:44: “Be holy, for I am holy.” But he prefaces it by explaining that holiness is not achieved by keeping the law, but by the grace bestowed upon all who believe in Christ (v. 13). Further, Peter explains the reference to the “cornerstone” in Isaiah 28:16 and Psalm 118:22 as Christ, who was rejected by the Jews through their disobedience and unbelief. Additional Old Testament references include the sinless Christ (1 Peter 2:22 / Isaiah 53:9) and admonitions to holy living through the power of God which yields blessings (1 Peter 3:10:12; Psalm 34:12-16; 1 Peter 5:5; Proverbs 3:34). Read the complete article

[3] 1 Peter, from Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)

WRITER: The Apostle Peter (1 Peter 1:1)

DATE: Probably A.D. 60. That “Babylon” refers to the former city on the Euphrates, or to Rome, cannot be inferred from 1 Peter 5:13. The text is obscure.

THEME: While Peter undoubtedly has scattered Jewish believers in mind, his Epistles comprehend Gentile believers also (1 Peter 2:10). The present Epistle, written from a church on Gentile ground (1 Peter 5:13), presents all the foundational truths of the Christian faith, with special emphasis on the atonement. The distinctive note of First Peter is preparation for victory over suffering. The last-name word occurs about fifteen times, and is the key-word to the Epistle.

The Epistle is in three parts:

1. Christian suffering and conduct in the light of full salvation, 1 Peter 1:1-2:8
2. The believer’s life in view of his sevenfold position, and of the vicarious suffering of Christ, 1 Peter 2:9-4:19
3. Christian service in the light of the coming of the Chief Shepherd, 1 Peter 5:1-14

Discussion

[1] Key verses: 1 Peter 1:3; 2:9, 24; 5:8-9

[2] Key words:

• Salvation, 1 Peter 1:5, 9-10)
• Glory, 1 Peter 1:7-8, 11, 21, 24; 2:20; 4:13-14; 5:1, 4, 10-11
• Faith, 1 Peter 1:5, 7, 9, 21
• Hope, 1 Peter 1:3, 13, 21; 3:15
• Suffer and suffering, 1 Peter 2:19-20; 3:14, 17; 4:15-16, 19

[3] 1Peter 1:18-19: “Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers. 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.”

The word “redemption” occurs 20 times in 20 verses in the KJV (Leviticus 25:24; 25:51-52; Numbers 3:45; Psalm 49:8; 119:9; 130:7; Jeremiah 32:7-8; Luke 2:38; 21:28; Romans 3:24; 8:23; 1 Corinthians 1:30; Ephesians 1:7, 14; 4:30; Colossians 1:14; Hebrews 9:12, 15).

Redemption is of God (1 Corinthians 6:20; 7:23); by Christ (Isaiah 44:21-23; 43:1; Luke 1:68); by the Blood of Christ (Matthew 20:28; Galatians 3:13)

Christ was sent to effect redemption (Acts 20:28; Hebrews 9:12; 1 Peter 1:19; Revelation 5:9)

Christ is made redemption to us, Galatians 4:4, 5

Redemption is from:

• The bondage of the law Galatians 4:5
• The curse of the law Galatians 3:13
• The power of sin Romans 6:18, 22
• The power of the grave Psalm 49:15
• All troubles Psalm 25:22
• All iniquity Psalm 130:8; Titus 2:14
• All evil, Genesis 48:16
• The present evil world Galatians 1:4
• Vain conversation, 1 Peter 1:18
• Enemies, Psalm 106:10, 11; Jeremiah 15:21
• Death, Hosea 13:14
• Destruction, Psalm 103:4

Man cannot effect his own redemption, Psalm 49:7

Corruptible things cannot purchase redemption: 1 Peter 1:18

Redemption obtains for us:

• Justification, Romans 3:24
• Forgiveness of sin, Ephesians 1:7; Colossians 1:14
• Adoption, Galatians 4:4, 5
• Purification, Titus 2:14

Redemption is described as precious (Psalm 49:8), plenteous (Psalm 130:7) and eternal (Hebrews 9:12).

Subjects of redemption:

• The soul, Psalm 49:8
• The body, Rom 8:23
• The life, Psalm 103:4; Lamentations 3:58
• The inheritance, Ephesians 1:14

Redemption manifests:

• power of God, Isaiah 50:2
• grace of God, Isaiah 52:3
• love and pity of God, Isaiah 63:9; John 3:16; Romans 6:8; 1 john 4:10

They who partake of redemption:

• are the property of God, Isaiah 43:1; 1 Corinthians 6:20
• are first-fruits to God, Revelations 14:4
• are a peculiar people2Sa 7:23; Titus 2:14; 1 Peter 2:9
• are assured of redemption, Job 19:25; Psalm 31:5
• are sealed to the day of redemption, Ephesians 4:30
• are zealous of good works, Ephesians 2:10; Titus 2:14; 1 Peter 2:9
• shall walk safely in holiness, Isaiah 35:8,9
• shall return to Zion with joy, Isaiah 35:10
• alone can learn the songs of heaven, Revelation 14:3,4
• shall commit themselves to God, Psalm 31:5
• have an earnest of the completion of Ephesians 1:14; 2 Corinthians 1:22
• wait for the completion of Rom 8:23; Philippians 3:20, 21; Titus 2:11-13
• pray for the completion of redemption, Psalm 26:11; 44:26
• praise God for redemption, Psalm 71:23; 103:4; Revelation 5:9
• should glorify God for redemption, 1 Corinthians 6:20
• should be without fear Isaiah 43:1

[4] Baptist Distinctive: Autonomy of the Local Church (Download PDF)

The local church is an independent body accountable to the Lord Jesus Christ, the head of the church. All human authority for governing the local church resides within the local church itself. Thus the church is autonomous, or self-governing. No religious hierarchy outside the local church may dictate a church's beliefs or practices. Autonomy does not mean isolation. A Baptist church may fellowship with other churches around mutual interests and in an associational tie, but a Baptist church cannot be a "member" of any other body. (Colossians 1:18; 2 Corinthians 8:1 - 5, 19, 23)

[5] Baptist Distinctive: Priesthood of the Believer (Download PDF)

"Priest" is defined as "one authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God." Every believer today is a priest of God and may enter into His presence in prayer directly through our Great High Priest, Jesus Christ. No other mediator is needed between God and people. As priests, we can study God's Word, pray for others and offer spiritual worship to God. We all have equal access to God - whether we are a preacher or not. (1 Peter 2:5, 9; Revelation 5:9-10)

[6] Baptist Distinctive: Two Ordinances (Download PDF)

The local church should practice two ordinances: (1) baptism of believers by immersion in water, identifying the individual with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection, and (2) the Lord's Supper, or communion, commemorating His death for our sins. (Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

[7] Baptist Distinctive: Individual Soul Liberty (Download PDF)

Every individual, whether a believer or an unbeliever, has the liberty to choose what he believes is right in the religious realm. No one should be forced to assent to any belief against his will. Baptists have always opposed religious persecution. However, this liberty does not exempt one from responsibility to the Word of God or from accountability to God Himself. (Romans 14:5, 12; 2 Corinthians 4:2; Titus 1:9)

[8] Baptist Distinctive: Saved, Baptized Church Membership (Download PDF)

Local church membership is restricted to individuals who give a believable testimony of personal faith in Christ and have publicly identified themselves with Him in believer's baptism. When the members of a local church are believers, a oneness in Christ exists, and the members can endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Acts 2:41-47; 1 Corinthians 12:12; 2 Corinthians 6:14; Ephesians 4:3)

Further study (Be like the Bereans! Acts 17:11)

[1] The Glory of Suffering--Studies in 1 Peter (23 articles in series), by Bob Deffinbaugh, Th.M.

[2] First Peter: Introduction, Argument, and Outline, by Daniel B. Wallace, Th.M., Ph.D

[3] Studies in 1 Peter, various authors, from bible.org

[4] 1 Peter: The Life That Lasts, by Dwight Edwards

[5] Sanctified Suffering, Commentary on Book of 1 Peter, by Paul Apple

Sermons on 1 Peter 2:9 (Be like the Bereans! Acts 17:11)

[1] Baptist Foundations - A Royal Priesthood, by Michael Stark, New Beginnings Baptist Church

[2] Baptist Distinctives Oct 28 2007: The priesthood of the believer, by Wm. Ashley Butler

[3] Live Up to Your Calling, by Rev. Kayre Stanley, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church

[4] Dealing with a Spiritual Identity Crisis, by Paul Burwash, Fairlanes Baptist Church

[5] Living in 3D, by Jon Good, Covenant Baptist Church

[6] Living Stones and a Chosen People, by Matthew Starin, Baptist World Mission

[7] The Lord Jesus Christ, by Larry Jennings Jr, Warren Center Baptist Church

[8] 09-11-05-Who We Are-God's Special Treasure, by Ronald Wyncoop

[9] Living Stones, by David Patterson

[10] Sermon on the Priests of God, by Keith Coleman

[11] Am I Holy, by Adam Nickell

[12] What is the Church? 2 - The People of God, by Richard DeRuiter

[13] Who We Are, by Edward P. Gray

[14] Our Call To The Priesthood, by Waldean Wall

[15] Am I Called to Ministry, by Jacob Vanhorn

[16] A people of God’s own possession, by Chad DeJong

[17] We are a Living House, by Aaron Bublitz

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