2 Peter 3:1-2 "This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour" The reason …
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Bible Study Notes on 2 Peter 2 – 20160420
2 Peter 2:1 "...false prophets also among the people..." The old testament mentions the existence of the false prophets and occasionally mentions them by name, but not often. Would be interesting to know how many there were or how prevalent it was for the false ones to speak out. 1 "...false teachers among you...denying the …
Bible Study Notes on 2 Peter 1 – 20160416
2 Peter 1:4 "...exceeding great and precious promises...by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature..." Promise of salvation. Promise that our sins are forgiven and are no longer held against us. Promise that when our bodies fail on this earth, we will find ourselves with Christ. Promise that our bodies will be resurrected …
Bible Study Notes on 1 Peter 5 – 20160415
1 Peter 5:3 "Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being examples to the flock." It's always been distasteful to me when leaders in businesses or organizations have a superiority or supremacy attitude towards those they are supposed to be leading, but more so in the church. Our example is Christ Himself. Although He …
Bible Study Notes on 1 Peter 4 – 20160414
1 Peter 4:1 "...he...hath ceased from sin" Not that we are perfect or sinless after we accept Christ, but that we don't live for sin any longer. We live for Him. 4 "...they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you." I had a …
The Woodworker’s Shop
Jeremiah 18:1-3 "The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels." I dreamed I went to a woodworker's shop. …
Bible Study Notes on 1 Peter 3 – 20160413
1 Peter 3:1 "...in subjection to your own husbands..." It amazes me how many people, especially women, have a problem with that phrase. I have put that phrase to women on questionnaires and asked them to share what it means to them. Most of the time I either receive no answer at all or some …
Black & White with Shades of Gray 