PPT-2 nd Peter 3:9-10 “ The Lord is not slow about

His promise as some count slowness but is patient toward you not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance But The day of the Lord will come Like a thief. PROFESSION. An open avowal of belief or opinion.. Affirmation or acceptance of some religion or faith.. A promise or a vow.. A type of job that requires advanced education or training.. “It’s something . How The Lord Frees us from Bondage. Acts 12:1-16. John 8:36. Physical Imprisonment & Bondage Represent a Spiritual Condition. Simon was “bound by iniquity” (Acts 8:23). False teachers try to “bring us into bondage” (Galatians 2:4; 2 Peter 2:19). 10. For,. "Whoever would love life . and see good days . must keep his tongue from evil . and his lips from deceitful speech. . 11. He must turn from evil and do good; . he must seek peace and pursue it. . of God –. From His Word to the World . In 2015 . Acts 1:8. But . you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be My witnesses…. . . In 2015, We’re . ). “. This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, . 2. that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles, . GOD MADE US HAPPY SERVANTS. . . Who . then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? . Jesus began to reestablish His relationship with His followers. Some things were not different, the still saw the supernatural occur when they were with Jesus. But now Jesus was different, the resurrected King and Lord of all!. 2) Think of how tragic it would be to lose your eyesight.. 3) Blindness is a great hindrance to a person in life.. 4) Yet many overcome this great obstacle and lead very productive lives.. 5) Yet there is a blindness spoken of in the Bible which has far greater consequences.. “The Lord Turned. And Looked”. Luke . 22:60-62. . “But . Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are saying!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, . the . rooster crowed. . And . the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, . If somebody were to ask you, “how do you know that God is with you?” How would you answer the question?. What evidence would you point toward?. If somebody were to ask you, “how would you know if God had abandoned you?” How would you answer?. It takes more than good intentions to remain faithful to the Lord. We must watch and pray. We cannot follow Jesus at a distance. The danger of warming ourselves at a stranger’s fire. The Lord is aware of our struggles. 2:9-10. Theme. Christian Living in a Hostile World. Main Point. The Church, established to proclaim the mighty deeds of God, is the only true Nation Under God, and every Christian finds his true identity in it.. 5 . For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; . 6 . and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; . Matthew 16:13-19. Matthew 16:18-19. 18.  And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. . 19.  And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven..