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 - October 30, 2022
Victim or Victor? Session 6
From Series: "2022 AZ -- Victim or Victor?"
"Victim or Victor? -- Character Studies from the Life of David The culture of victimhood has been systematically taught in this country for the last 40 to 50 years. There are many in this country in middle age who have never learned to take responsibility for their decisions and actions. They have been indoctrinated to believe that self-control and hard work are demeaning, that everyone should get a prize, that their weaknesses and shortcomings are the fault of their environment, their heritage, or other people, and that it is the job of government to see that they do not suffer any adverse effects from them. The rallying cry of this generation is “No one should reap what they sow.” – G.C.