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What are the 4 warning passages about?
What are the 4 warning passages about?
Enduring in faith.
What are we supposed to see Christ through?
What are we supposed to see Christ through?
The Bible.
Why is Jesus better than angels?
Why is Jesus better than angels?
He is God.
In what three ways should we glory in Christ?
In what three ways should we glory in Christ?
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Who does Jesus speak as when He calls us to eternal rest?
Who does Jesus speak as when He calls us to eternal rest?
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Why is Christ able to help us in our sin?
Why is Christ able to help us in our sin?
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What superior sacrifice did Christ offer?
What superior sacrifice did Christ offer?
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What two words describe the Levitical priesthood?
What two words describe the Levitical priesthood?
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Why is setting aside the New Covenant so bad?
Why is setting aside the New Covenant so bad?
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What must Christian endurance stay rooted in?
What must Christian endurance stay rooted in?
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How does the author of Hebrews renew their passion for Christ?
How does the author of Hebrews renew their passion for Christ?
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What was the attitude of the people of Hebrews when their possessions were plundered?
What was the attitude of the people of Hebrews when their possessions were plundered?
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What did the people long for more than the homeland?
What did the people long for more than the homeland?
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How is God honored by us?
How is God honored by us?
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What does the conclusion of Hebrews tell us about who God is?
What does the conclusion of Hebrews tell us about who God is?
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Where does flourishing in life matter most?
Where does flourishing in life matter most?
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How do we flourish deeply in love?
How do we flourish deeply in love?
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How does Peter describe Christ when citing the Old Testament?
How does Peter describe Christ when citing the Old Testament?
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What are examples of the paradoxes found about the sojourner?
What are examples of the paradoxes found about the sojourner?
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Describe how our trials and suffering are patterned after the Son and why this helps us.
Describe how our trials and suffering are patterned after the Son and why this helps us.
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Which Psalm does Peter cite when encouraging believers to submit?
Which Psalm does Peter cite when encouraging believers to submit?
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What two incentives did Peter offer when returning good for evil?
What two incentives did Peter offer when returning good for evil?
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In 1 Peter 4, what does Peter connect with each other?
In 1 Peter 4, what does Peter connect with each other?
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What is the blessing that the believer looks forward to?
What is the blessing that the believer looks forward to?
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What is the present blessing that we hold on to?
What is the present blessing that we hold on to?
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How does Peter end 1 Peter?
How does Peter end 1 Peter?
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What is the two-fold response of Peter at the close of his first letter?
What is the two-fold response of Peter at the close of his first letter?
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Did Peter know if he would see the return of Christ?
Did Peter know if he would see the return of Christ?
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What did Peter begin 2 Peter by discussing?
What did Peter begin 2 Peter by discussing?
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What was Peter's goal in writing 2 Peter?
What was Peter's goal in writing 2 Peter?
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What is the message of false teachers?
What is the message of false teachers?
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How will the false teacher be dealt with in the end?
How will the false teacher be dealt with in the end?
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Why did the false teachers reject the second coming?
Why did the false teachers reject the second coming?
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What is eschatology?
What is eschatology?
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What are the four divisions that we divide the Bible into?
What are the four divisions that we divide the Bible into?
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What was the question living in the background of 2 Peter?
What was the question living in the background of 2 Peter?
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Study Notes
Enduring in Faith
- Four warning passages serve as cautions against unbelief and encourage steadfastness.
The Bible
- We are meant to perceive Christ through the scriptures, which emphasize His divinity and role in salvation.
He is God
- Jesus is superior to angels because He is not only divine but also the Son of God, establishing a unique position in heavenly hierarchy.
Ways to Glorify Christ
- Embrace Christ's glorified humanity.
- Acknowledge Christ as our sympathetic High Priest.
- Recognize Christ's faithfulness as the Son of God.
Joshua
- Jesus speaks as the new Joshua, inviting us to enter eternal rest, paralleling the Israelites' journey.
Christ's Strength
- Christ can assist us in resisting sin because He has resisted temptation without yielding.
Superior Sacrifice
- Christ offered Himself as the ultimate and perfect sacrifice, unlike the repetitive sacrifices of the Levitical priests.
Levitical Priesthood
- The priesthood is characterized as imperfect and temporary in the context of divine sacrifice.
New Covenant Promises
- Rejecting the New Covenant is detrimental because it denies God’s law in our hearts, personal relationship, and forgiveness of sins.
Endurance Rooted in Reward
- Christian endurance must be anchored in the hope of God's promised reward.
Renewing Passion for Christ
- The author of Hebrews urges readers by reminding them of Christ's imminent return and the consequences of retreating from faith.
Attitude During Plunder
- Despite losing their possessions, the people maintained an attitude of joy, reflecting their faithfulness.
Longing for God
- The people's desire extended beyond their homeland; they yearned to be in the presence of God.
Honoring God
- God is honored when we treasure Him above all else, demonstrating our love and devotion.
God's Nature
- The conclusion of Hebrews highlights God as a loving and caring entity.
Flourishing in Life
- Flourishing focuses on aspects of hope, holiness, and love, which are essential for a meaningful spiritual life.
Deep Love Flourishing
- Flourishing deeply in love involves immersing oneself in God's word and teachings.
Christ as Cornerstone
- Peter describes Christ as the cornerstone, emphasizing His pivotal role in the faith and salvation.
Paradoxes of the Sojourner
- Believers must combat worldly influences and challenges while living as sojourners until Christ returns.
Trials and Suffering
- The pattern of suffering endured by believers mirrors that of Christ, providing assurance of eternal life following trials.
Psalm Reference
- Peter cites Psalm 34 as a source of encouragement for believers to practice submission and humility.
Incentives from Peter
- Peter offers the connections of Christ's sufferings and His glorification as motivation for kindness over retaliation.
Connection of Suffering
- In 1 Peter 4, suffering is juxtaposed with triumphing over sin, highlighting the struggles of faith.
Future Blessing
- The anticipation of eternity with Christ is the ultimate blessing for believers.
Present Blessing
- Knowing Jesus better is the immediate blessing that sustains and encourages believers.
End of 1 Peter
- Peter concludes with encouragement, reminding God's chosen exiles of their eternal glory in Christ.
Two-fold Response
- The response from Peter includes God's care for believers and an admonition to remain vigilant against the devil.
Certainty of Second Coming
- Peter expresses uncertainty regarding the timing of Christ's return, leaving believers encouraged to remain watchful.
Position in Christ
- The discussion in 2 Peter begins with clarifying believers' identity and standing in Christ.
Goal of 2 Peter
- The aim of Peter's writing is to inspire truth-driven thinking and productive living among readers.
False Teacher's Message
- False teachers propagate a misleading message that suggests God will not judge personal desires.
Judgment of False Teachers
- False teachers will ultimately face destruction and condemnation for their misleading teachings.
Denial of Judgment
- The rejection of a future judgment by false teachers stems from their indulgence in pleasures.
Understanding Eschatology
- Eschatology refers to the study of the end times and significant events anticipated in the future.
Bible Divisions
- The Bible is organized into four main sections: Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Consummation.
Question in 2 Peter
- A background question revolves around the promise of Christ's return, engaging believers' anticipation.
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