• 2 Peter 2:6-8 | Entangled With What We Escaped

    Intro Peter’s words were practical in 2:1-3 but the remainder of the chapter is dark as Peter offers three illustrations: One from the angelic realm, and two from their history in Noah and Lot and those could be divided in…

  • Revelation 3:1-13 | Dead or Alive Churches – I Part

    I. Intro This is Jesus’ 5th letter to the church and is addressed to Sardis, which means, “escaping ones” or remnant. Sardis was the capital of the region known as Lydia, which was, located 50 miles east of Ephesus at…

  • 2 Peter 2:4-5 | Destructive Conduct

    Intro The second chapter of Peter’s letter marks a considerable change in content as Peter writes about three things: Who is a false teacher What is false teaching How do we avoid following them Peter’s words were practical in 2:1-3…

  • Revelation 2:12-29 | Compromised and Corrupted Churches

    I. Intro Pergamos was located 20 miles from the Mediterranean Sea and was known as the greatest city in Asia Minor. Its importance was not commercial but religious as it was the first city to have a temple dedicated to…

  • 2 Peter 2:1-3 | Dangerous Doctrine – II Part

    Intro Vs. 1b, 2, 3a What is false teaching Vs. 1c, 3b How do we avoid following them Intro As we began the second chapter we noted a change in Peter’s address to these Christians whom he wanted to have…

  • Revelation 2:1-11 | Sweet and Sour Churches – Recap

    I. Intro II. Vs. 1-7 Desiring the desired One III. Vs. 8-11 Bitter blessings I. Intro These words of Jesus not only fit the time frame in which they were written but also different church ages, as well as different…

  • 2 Peter 2:1-3 | Dangerous Doctrine – I Part

    Intro Vs. 1 Who is a false teacher Intro Peter wanted his readers to have confidence in the Word of God so that they would not be persuaded to follow after “new experiences” and “new information” in their hunger to…

  • Revelation 2:1-11 | Sweet and sour churches

    I. Intro II. Vs. 1-7 Desiring the desired One III. Vs. 8-11 Bitter blessings I. Intro These words of Jesus not only fit the time frame in which they were written but also different church ages, as well as different…

  • 2 Peter 1:19-21 | Prophetic Word Confirmed – I Part

    Intro Vs. 19 What is prophecy Intro When we understand the context of Peter’s 2nd letter, we can see why he wrote this exhortation to combat the “New Diet” on Gnostic teachings. Peter explained that any lack of “spiritual maturity”…