The Entrance into the Eternal Kingdom

Text: 2 Peter 1:5-11 After discussing the various qualities that we are to add to our faith, Peter concluded this discussion by reminding us of our ultimate goal – the reason why we are to continually grow in our faith. We Must Grow in These Things We need to possess these qualities – “if these qualities are […]

A Living Hope

Text: 1 Peter 1:1-9 Peter began his first epistle focusing on the hope of salvation. This hope that we have is a “living hope.” God’s Work to Save Us (v. 1-2) Peter mentioned all three members of the Godhead being involved in our salvation – God the Father, by His foreknowledge, crafted a plan to […]

Giving Thanks to God

Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 As the Thanksgiving holiday is approaching, many are focusing on their blessings. Of course, recognizing our blessings and showing gratitude for them should not be confined to a single day. However, this does serve as a good reminder of the attitude that we should have at all times. So in this lesson, […]

The Day of Eternity

Text: 2 Peter 3:18 This is the seventh in a series of lessons examining some great days in history – not in secular history, but days of spiritual importance. In this seventh lesson, we’re going to be discussing the day of eternity and what happens after life on earth is over. The Background The world will be […]

The Day of Judgment

Text: Acts 17:30-31 This is the sixth in a series of lessons examining some great days in history – not in secular history, but days of spiritual importance. In this sixth lesson, we’re going to be discussing the day of judgment. The Background The gospel would go to all the world (Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8; 10:34-35; 11:17-18; […]

What Hasn’t Changed Since the Election

Text: Psalm 62:1-2 Our country has just gone through an unpredictable and divisive Presidential election. Our society has changed a lot over the last few decades and more changes are coming, whatever they might be. Yet there are certain things that haven’t changed since this election and they will not change. Our Citizenship Is in Heaven […]

Lord, Come Quickly

Text: Revelation 22:20 After receiving the revelation contained in the book of Revelation, John gave a final statement from Jesus: “I am coming quickly.” John then expressed his desire for Jesus to do this (come quickly). Why would John desire Jesus to come quickly? Why should we desire Jesus to come quickly? And what does it […]