The theme of 2nd Peter is the great need for personal spiritual growth in a time when false teachers and teachings were infiltrating the early church (2Pe 1:5 with 2Pe 3:18). Key words/phrases relevant to spiritual growth are “grace and peace,” which can be “multiplied” as we grow in the “knowledge” of our Lord, and exercise due “diligence” in the practice of spiritual “love.” As a method of instruction, Peter emphasizes the necessity of reminder and repetition (2Pe 1:12-13, 2Pe 1:15, 2Pe 3:1-2).
Gene Cunningham - April 22, 2003
Living Faith, Lasting Fulfilment
Col 1:15-29; The 8 glories of Jesus Christ, Heb 1:1-4, Joh 1:1-4, Col 1:15-19; Importance of trusting in who He is not just to transform our life, but also for our worship; who is Jesus Christ: how glorious is His Person, how mighty is His Power, how wonderful is His Love, how inconceivable is His Grace? 4 things about reconciliation, Col 1:19-23; Rom 8:11-17; Rom 8:29-30
Scripture References: Colossians 1:15-19, John 1:1-4, Hebrews 1:1-4, Colossians 1:15-29, Romans 8:29-30, Romans 8:11-17, Colossians 1:19-23
From Series: "Colossians - Living Faith Lasting Fulfillment - Uniontown PA - 2008"
Bible Conference given in Oct. 2008 in Uniontown PA