2nd Peter (2019)

Are you sure you know how to grow to spiritual maturity? Is it by singing hymns, praying, or working in the church? Listen to this lesson to learn that we grow spiritually when we learn God's Word and that all the other Christian activities are a result of our spiritual growth, not the means. Follow a quick review of this Epistle by seeing the original outline used in the lessons. Learn clear meanings of foreknowledge and election and see that we are to give credit to the Lord Jesus Christ for all He has done for us.

Are you sure you know how to grow to spiritual maturity? Is it by singing hymns, praying, or working in the church? Listen to this lesson to learn that we grow spiritually when we learn God's Word and that all the other Christian activities are a result of our spiritual growth, not the means. Follow a quick review of this Epistle by seeing the original outline used in the lessons. Learn clear meanings of foreknowledge and election and see that we are to give credit to the Lord Jesus Christ for all He has done for us.

When we trust in God and become a new creature in Christ, how should we live our lives? Listen to this lesson to hear some of Peter's parting remarks to believers on this topic. Find out the importance of having a relaxed mental attitude and pursuing peace in the midst of adverse circumstances. See how we are to strive for patience with others just as God is longsuffering toward all, wishing them to be saved. The documentary that Dr. Dean mentioned during this class,

When we trust in God and become a new creature in Christ, how should we live our lives? Listen to this lesson to hear some of Peter's parting remarks to believers on this topic. Find out the importance of having a relaxed mental attitude and pursuing peace in the midst of adverse circumstances. See how we are to strive for patience with others just as God is longsuffering toward all, wishing them to be saved. The documentary that Dr. Dean mentioned during this class,

What did the Apostle Peter challenge believers to remember at the end of this epistle? Listen to this lesson to hear Peter's concluding remarks on how, in light of the false teachers and the knowledge of what is ahead of us in God's timetable, we are to live. See how we are to be eagerly pursuing spiritual growth. Find out the importance of establishing our faith so we cannot be shaken by the current culture we engage with every day. This Bible class includes a short presentation by missionary Scot Ullrich at the end. The slides that Scot presented are available in the notes link below.

What did the Apostle Peter challenge believers to remember at the end of this epistle? Listen to this lesson to hear Peter's concluding remarks on how, in light of the false teachers and the knowledge of what is ahead of us in God's timetable, we are to live. See how we are to be eagerly pursuing spiritual growth. Find out the importance of establishing our faith so we cannot be shaken by the current culture we engage with every day. This Bible class includes a short presentation by missionary Scot Ullrich at the end. The slides that Scot presented are available in the notes link below.

In light of what Peter tells us of what is coming in the future, how should we live our lives now? Listen to this message to once again review the previous verses accompanied by an enlightening chart that helps us understand the context so we can see two timelines possible for these events. Find out the part the fallen angels play in this and strive to reach spiritual maturity so our conduct will be pleasing to God.

In light of what Peter tells us of what is coming in the future, how should we live our lives now? Listen to this message to once again review the previous verses accompanied by an enlightening chart that helps us understand the context so we can see two timelines possible for these events. Find out the part the fallen angels play in this and strive to reach spiritual maturity so our conduct will be pleasing to God.

Buckle your seatbelts and get ready for a rapid ride through several views on when the Day of the Lord is and what happens. Find out the meaning of the heavens dissolving, the elements being destroyed, and new heavens and a new earth. See if “new” refers to a new creation or a new stage and hear Christ's term for the Millennium. Understand the connection with the angelic revolt.

Buckle your seatbelts and get ready for a rapid ride through several views on when the Day of the Lord is and what happens. Find out the meaning of the heavens dissolving, the elements being destroyed, and new heavens and a new earth. See if “new” refers to a new creation or a new stage and hear Christ's term for the Millennium. Understand the connection with the angelic revolt.

If you've always believed that the heaven and the earth are completely burned up and a new creation occurs learn in this lesson that there is another view of this held by some well-respected dispensationalists. Find out the language used in the various verses on this matter frequently have more than one meaning and see the context in which they are set. Also, find out that another question to be answered is when this event occurs. Realize that no matter which view you lean toward, the application of this passage is to remind us to get our eyes on eternal things and not just the day-to-day problems that surround us. During this lesson Dr. Dean referenced the upcoming Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics meeting on September 15–16. 2021. Click here to get more information. We will not be having Bible class on September 16 as Dr. Dean will be attending this conference.

If you've always believed that the heaven and the earth are completely burned up and a new creation occurs learn in this lesson that there is another view of this held by some well-respected dispensationalists. Find out the language used in the various verses on this matter frequently have more than one meaning and see the context in which they are set. Also, find out that another question to be answered is when this event occurs. Realize that no matter which view you lean toward, the application of this passage is to remind us to get our eyes on eternal things and not just the day-to-day problems that surround us. During this lesson Dr. Dean referenced the upcoming Council on Dispensational Hermeneutics meeting on September 15–16. 2021. Click here to get more information. We will not be having Bible class on September 16 as Dr. Dean will be attending this conference.

Are the heavens and earth going to be completely destroyed by fire and created anew or is it more of devastation and a renovation that will take place? Listen to this lesson to learn about two important competing views by well-respected biblical scholars on this issue and hear the rationales behind each of the views that will shed light on them. See if “in that day” is a synonym for “Day of the Lord” in the passages where these phrases are used in both the Old and New Testaments.

Are the heavens and earth going to be completely destroyed by fire and created anew or is it more of devastation and a renovation that will take place? Listen to this lesson to learn about two important competing views by well-respected biblical scholars on this issue and hear the rationales behind each of the views that will shed light on them. See if “in that day” is a synonym for “Day of the Lord” in the passages where these phrases are used in both the Old and New Testaments.

The prophetic writers of the Old Testament had much to say about the Day of the Lord. Today Bible scholars differ on when this period is but all the writers describe a time when God brings mass death on the planet and horrific events occur both on earth and in the heavens. Hear a variety of terms the writers use and realize that just as today, few believed what the Word of God was predicting.

The prophetic writers of the Old Testament had much to say about the Day of the Lord. Today Bible scholars differ on when this period is but all the writers describe a time when God brings mass death on the planet and horrific events occur both on earth and in the heavens. Hear a variety of terms the writers use and realize that just as today, few believed what the Word of God was predicting.

Are all references to the Day of the Lord to be fulfilled in the future? Listen to this lesson to hear about one that is historic and others that are still to come as recorded in the Old Testament. In the Book of Joel learn about a plague of locusts and hear descriptions of coming celestial cosmic darkness. Hear about the chronology of the campaign of Armageddon and Christ's march to Jerusalem. Continue with Amos' description of these same events of judgment. Be reminded that we, too, may face chaotic times, but that God will always sustain us.

Are all references to the Day of the Lord to be fulfilled in the future? Listen to this lesson to hear about one that is historic and others that are still to come as recorded in the Old Testament. In the Book of Joel learn about a plague of locusts and hear descriptions of coming celestial cosmic darkness. Hear about the chronology of the campaign of Armageddon and Christ's march to Jerusalem. Continue with Amos' description of these same events of judgment. Be reminded that we, too, may face chaotic times, but that God will always sustain us.

Are you ready for an in-depth study of the meaning of the biblical phrase “Day of the Lord”? Listen to this lesson to learn there are four events which must happen before the Day of the Lord can occur and hear the details of each. Find out different views on whether the Day of His Wrath is the same as the Day of the Lord. Start with the earliest reference to this phrase in Obadiah. Continue this absorbing study in coming lessons in 2 Peter. During this lesson Dr. Dean referenced an excellent paper by Dr. H. Wayne House on the Pre-Trib website regarding

Are you ready for an in-depth study of the meaning of the biblical phrase “Day of the Lord”? Listen to this lesson to learn there are four events which must happen before the Day of the Lord can occur and hear the details of each. Find out different views on whether the Day of His Wrath is the same as the Day of the Lord. Start with the earliest reference to this phrase in Obadiah. Continue this absorbing study in coming lessons in 2 Peter. During this lesson Dr. Dean referenced an excellent paper by Dr. H. Wayne House on the Pre-Trib website regarding

What is the Day of the Lord and when does it occur? Listen to this lesson to hear definitions from a number of noted Bible teachers who have various views. In coming lessons be prepared to go through each usage in the Bible to get a clearer understanding. Find out the reason for what the scoffers call a delay in Christ's return and learn that God is not bound by time but is patient, desiring that all mankind comes to trust in Christ for salvation. During this lesson Dr. Dean mentioned Mark Musser's Nazi Oaks as an excellent resource for background on ecology worship. Musser has recently revised his work and it's now available as Nazi Ecology: The Oak Sacrifice of the Judeo-Christian Worldview in the Holocaust

What is the Day of the Lord and when does it occur? Listen to this lesson to hear definitions from a number of noted Bible teachers who have various views. In coming lessons be prepared to go through each usage in the Bible to get a clearer understanding. Find out the reason for what the scoffers call a delay in Christ's return and learn that God is not bound by time but is patient, desiring that all mankind comes to trust in Christ for salvation. During this lesson Dr. Dean mentioned Mark Musser's Nazi Oaks as an excellent resource for background on ecology worship. Musser has recently revised his work and it's now available as Nazi Ecology: The Oak Sacrifice of the Judeo-Christian Worldview in the Holocaust

Does any of the Olivet Discourse refer to the Church Age? Listen to this message to learn the reasons why Matthew 24 refers to the Second Coming of Christ. Hear passages in the Old Testament where the prophecies about the Messiah are divided between Christ's first and second comings. Begin a study of what Peter is discussing when he expresses an answer to the scoffer's remarks about why Christ hasn't returned using an example from creation in Genesis. During this lesson Dr. Dean mentioned an excellent resource on the age of the Earth available from the Institute of Creation Research regarding an 8-year research project called RATE: Radioisotopes and the Age of The Earth. He also mentioned presentations on the Olivet Discourse that were given by Jeremy Thomas and Dr. Dean at the 2017 Pre-Trib Study Group Conference.

Does any of the Olivet Discourse refer to the Church Age? Listen to this message to learn the reasons why Matthew 24 refers to the Second Coming of Christ. Hear passages in the Old Testament where the prophecies about the Messiah are divided between Christ's first and second comings. Begin a study of what Peter is discussing when he expresses an answer to the scoffer's remarks about why Christ hasn't returned using an example from creation in Genesis. During this lesson Dr. Dean mentioned an excellent resource on the age of the Earth available from the Institute of Creation Research regarding an 8-year research project called RATE: Radioisotopes and the Age of The Earth. He also mentioned presentations on the Olivet Discourse that were given by Jeremy Thomas and Dr. Dean at the 2017 Pre-Trib Study Group Conference.

What are the “last days” mentioned in the Bible? Listen to this message to learn the different meanings of “last days“. Find out about the lusts of the false prophets and see what the scoffers will be saying. Hear a number of sources that help you answer their objections. Realize that God's plan for mankind is laid out in great detail and can be studied for us to understand.

What are the “last days” mentioned in the Bible? Listen to this message to learn the different meanings of “last days“. Find out about the lusts of the false prophets and see what the scoffers will be saying. Hear a number of sources that help you answer their objections. Realize that God's plan for mankind is laid out in great detail and can be studied for us to understand.

Is the universe headed toward a specific end or is everything just random? Listen to this lesson to learn how the Sovereign God is working out His detailed plan for the human race. Hear about 11 fulfilled Messianic prophecies and an astounding one concerning the chronology of 470 years. Marvel over the precision of God's plan as outlined in the Word of God and look forward to these future events.

Is the universe headed toward a specific end or is everything just random? Listen to this lesson to learn how the Sovereign God is working out His detailed plan for the human race. Hear about 11 fulfilled Messianic prophecies and an astounding one concerning the chronology of 470 years. Marvel over the precision of God's plan as outlined in the Word of God and look forward to these future events.

Why should we remember the words of the Old Testament prophets? Listen to this lesson to learn that seeing God's miraculous fulfillment of these prophecies gives us great confidence that the rest of God's promises will come to pass. Hear five of these prophecies and when they were fulfilled. Find out what Jesus' point was when He only read half of the prophecy in Isaiah about Himself. Be encouraged by the phenomenal odds of these prophecies happening at the exact time planned.

Why should we remember the words of the Old Testament prophets? Listen to this lesson to learn that seeing God's miraculous fulfillment of these prophecies gives us great confidence that the rest of God's promises will come to pass. Hear five of these prophecies and when they were fulfilled. Find out what Jesus' point was when He only read half of the prophecy in Isaiah about Himself. Be encouraged by the phenomenal odds of these prophecies happening at the exact time planned.

How can we learn Scriptures so we remember them? Listen to this lesson to see that we only learn through hearing truth taught over and over again. We need to have constant reminders so we don't forget what God has done for us. Find out how important memorization of portions of Scripture is and ways to accomplish this. Hear Pastor Dean describe a luncheon he attended with Mike Pompeo today and a book by Voddie Baucham that he presented to him.

How can we learn Scriptures so we remember them? Listen to this lesson to see that we only learn through hearing truth taught over and over again. We need to have constant reminders so we don't forget what God has done for us. Find out how important memorization of portions of Scripture is and ways to accomplish this. Hear Pastor Dean describe a luncheon he attended with Mike Pompeo today and a book by Voddie Baucham that he presented to him.

Warning! Trap ahead! Listen to this lesson to hear how believers can keep from becoming entangled by their sin natures through following false teachers. Find out that when you are overcome by your lusts, you become a slave to corruption. In contrast see that by focusing on God's Word you can become a slave to righteousness. Hear two proverbs and their meanings that illustrate this message.

Warning! Trap ahead! Listen to this lesson to hear how believers can keep from becoming entangled by their sin natures through following false teachers. Find out that when you are overcome by your lusts, you become a slave to corruption. In contrast see that by focusing on God's Word you can become a slave to righteousness. Hear two proverbs and their meanings that illustrate this message.

What is the Kosmic system and how does it affect you? Listen to this lesson to learn that it is Satan's thinking and that he is the ruler of this world. Find out ten basic facts about this spirit of the age and how it appeals to our sin nature. See that it is in total opposition to God's plans for our lives. Accept that the only way to escape this thinking is to trust Christ as our Savior and believe His promises.

What is the Kosmic system and how does it affect you? Listen to this lesson to learn that it is Satan's thinking and that he is the ruler of this world. Find out ten basic facts about this spirit of the age and how it appeals to our sin nature. See that it is in total opposition to God's plans for our lives. Accept that the only way to escape this thinking is to trust Christ as our Savior and believe His promises.

Have you fallen for the hollow promises of false teachers who blaspheme God's Word? Listen to this lesson to hear the Apostle Peter's vivid, dramatic descriptions of evil, pompous and boastful teachers' whose aim is to lure empty-headed believers with enticements of sensual pleasure that appeal to sin natures. As believers we must watch out for these traps and protect ourselves by studying God's Word and walking by means of the Holy Spirit.

Have you fallen for the hollow promises of false teachers who blaspheme God's Word? Listen to this lesson to hear the Apostle Peter's vivid, dramatic descriptions of evil, pompous and boastful teachers' whose aim is to lure empty-headed believers with enticements of sensual pleasure that appeal to sin natures. As believers we must watch out for these traps and protect ourselves by studying God's Word and walking by means of the Holy Spirit.

What can an apostle from the first century AD teach us about false teachers in the world today? See a description of the evil characteristics of these people and what motivates them. Find out that pagan religions always combined sexual practices with their religions. Hear a brief summary from the Old Testament of a man named Balaam who was hired by a pagan ruler to curse Israel and was thwarted by a dumb ass. Learn three lessons we can take from this incident that illustrate that God is in control and that will help us in handling the false teaching all around us today.

What can an apostle from the first century AD teach us about false teachers in the world today? See a description of the evil characteristics of these people and what motivates them. Find out that pagan religions always combined sexual practices with their religions. Hear a brief summary from the Old Testament of a man named Balaam who was hired by a pagan ruler to curse Israel and was thwarted by a dumb ass. Learn three lessons we can take from this incident that illustrate that God is in control and that will help us in handling the false teaching all around us today.

How have false teachers affected the Church in America? Listen to this lesson to hear a history of the Pentecostal Holiness movement in three waves beginning in the late 1800s. See its connection with a false doctrine of the baptism of the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues. See how the Apostle Peter warned against the enticements of false teachers and their destiny of destruction. Understand we need to be protected by the truth of God's Word so we can spot the false teaching around us.

How have false teachers affected the Church in America? Listen to this lesson to hear a history of the Pentecostal Holiness movement in three waves beginning in the late 1800s. See its connection with a false doctrine of the baptism of the Holy Spirit and speaking in tongues. See how the Apostle Peter warned against the enticements of false teachers and their destiny of destruction. Understand we need to be protected by the truth of God's Word so we can spot the false teaching around us.

Are you getting too comfortable with the pagan worldview around you? Listen to this lesson to be reminded that God always punishes the ungodly but delivers those who believe in Him. Hear a description of those who are guided by the lusts of their sin natures. See what message and ideas false teachers are bringing. Keep in mind that although we live in the devil's world we can stand firm and know that God is protecting us.

Are you getting too comfortable with the pagan worldview around you? Listen to this lesson to be reminded that God always punishes the ungodly but delivers those who believe in Him. Hear a description of those who are guided by the lusts of their sin natures. See what message and ideas false teachers are bringing. Keep in mind that although we live in the devil's world we can stand firm and know that God is protecting us.

How can we resist being influenced and seduced by the evil going on around us? Listen to this message to learn that Peter addressed this in his second epistle and assures us that we can depend on God to deliver those who have trusted in Him. Hear three illustrations, including the punishment and destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and the role angels played in two of them. Recognize that whatever happens to test us, God has given us the tools we need to endure. The book about Martin Luther that Dr. Dean referenced during this lesson is available here.

How can we resist being influenced and seduced by the evil going on around us? Listen to this message to learn that Peter addressed this in his second epistle and assures us that we can depend on God to deliver those who have trusted in Him. Hear three illustrations, including the punishment and destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and the role angels played in two of them. Recognize that whatever happens to test us, God has given us the tools we need to endure. The book about Martin Luther that Dr. Dean referenced during this lesson is available here.

Also includes: 1 Corinthians 6:9-12 and 1 Timothy 1:8-9. What makes a person decide to be homosexual? Listen to this message to learn that all mankind is born with a sin nature and that when we follow our sinful inclinations we go through stages as outlined in the first chapter of the book of Romans in the New Testament. See that all sins are a matter of our choosing them and not something that is predetermined. Find out what it means when it says if we practice certain sins we will not inherit the kingdom of God. Remember, as believers we are to reflect the love of Christ and explain the good news that Christ died for all sins on the Cross. Click here to view the video, "Homosexuality and the Christian Faith" by former-lesbian Rosaria Champagne Butterfield.

Also includes: 1 Corinthians 6:9-12 and 1 Timothy 1:8-9. What makes a person decide to be homosexual? Listen to this message to learn that all mankind is born with a sin nature and that when we follow our sinful inclinations we go through stages as outlined in the first chapter of the book of Romans in the New Testament. See that all sins are a matter of our choosing them and not something that is predetermined. Find out what it means when it says if we practice certain sins we will not inherit the kingdom of God. Remember, as believers we are to reflect the love of Christ and explain the good news that Christ died for all sins on the Cross. Click here to view the video, "Homosexuality and the Christian Faith" by former-lesbian Rosaria Champagne Butterfield.

What sin caused God to harshly judge Sodom? Listen to this lesson to see a detailed exposition of the events that happened in Sodom when two angels, who appeared as men, came to rescue Lot and his family. Hear four objections that scholars offer for the cause of the destruction and why all of them are not accurate. Understand the horrible consequences that an individual, city, or nation brings upon themselves when they give in to total wickedness.

What sin caused God to harshly judge Sodom? Listen to this lesson to see a detailed exposition of the events that happened in Sodom when two angels, who appeared as men, came to rescue Lot and his family. Hear four objections that scholars offer for the cause of the destruction and why all of them are not accurate. Understand the horrible consequences that an individual, city, or nation brings upon themselves when they give in to total wickedness.

What happened in Sodom that caused their destruction? Listen to this lesson to learn that even though they rejected divine principles, God dealt with them in grace before their final judgment. Hear basic foundational mandates that every individual, city, and nation needs to follow to lead stable, prosperous lives. See the development of how mankind takes a downward path as outlined in Romans in order to avoid self destruction. This lesson includes a special presentation by Mark Perkins and their new ministry to Tahiti. Slides from his presentation are available under the Notes link.