2008-11-10T18:25:51-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/epistle http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36075&columnid=3803 2008-11-10T18:25:51-05:00 The Exhortation to Remain In Christ. We are to wait, but we are not to be idle while we wait. We are to be involved and make every effort to know Him and make Him known. Consequently... http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36074&columnid=3803 2008-11-10T18:23:43-05:00 Christ will Certainty Return - Unexpectedly! Peter, in graphic imagery and hopefulness, is making a strong argument that Christ will return and when He does, it will be un-expected with un-surpassing wonders the world has never seen. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36073&columnid=3803 2008-11-10T18:21:07-05:00 God Promises Christ's Return to us! Peter restates his purpose, and desires to get his people thinking about Christ, not the trends of the day, not the new philosophies, false teachers, or the scoffers. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36071&columnid=3803 2008-11-10T18:18:33-05:00 False Teachers are Deceptive! The false teacher is depicted as absolutely useless and downright dangerous! In an arid environment where thirst is great, there is nothing worse than http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36070&columnid=3803 2008-11-10T18:17:55-05:00 The Characteristics of False Teachers! This passage gives the reason and point of why Peter attacks and wages war against false teachers. It is a main theme of his message. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36069&columnid=3803 2008-11-10T18:17:26-05:00 False Teachers Will be Judged and Destroyed! Take heed, God will destroy those who are wicked; but take comfort, for He also will rescue those who are in Him. No one is immune from the judgment of God. No one will escape God’s wrath! http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36068&columnid=3803 2008-11-10T18:15:23-05:00 The Problem of False Teachers! We are living in a time where the pulpits and airways are filled with impiety, licentiousness, vain prophesies that do not come true, and shameful counterfeit truths by false teachers and... http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36067&columnid=3803 2008-11-10T18:13:20-05:00 Paying Attention to Christ! The main theme of Peter’s message is stated here, to pay attention to Christ, not to falsehoods. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36066&columnid=3803 2008-11-10T18:10:54-05:00 Our Faithful Growth in Christ! The authentic knowledge of Christ that is revealed to us is the foundation of our faith. We are being directly called to make every conceivable effort to put into practice our faith... http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=36065&columnid=3803 2008-11-10T18:08:43-05:00 His Divine Power is Given! Peter sends his greetings and blessings with solemn humbleness and intimacy to the people in the faith.