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What would it take to become a truly great thinker—not by the world's standards, but by God's? In 2 Peter 3, the apostle writes with deep affection to stir something in you—a way of thinking that will protect you from being deceived and draw you into deeper and deeper closeness with God. This sermon on 2 Peter 3:1–3 explores what it means to develop a mind governed by Scripture rather than by the desires of the flesh. Peter calls believers to "pure thinking"—not merely thinking about pure subjects, but learning to think, reason, evaluate, and make decisions according to God's truth. The world often measures thinking by IQ, education, creativity, logic, knowledge, or the ability to solve complex problems. But God's definition of great thinking is different. According to Peter, the greatest thinkers are those whose minds are directed by the Word of God. Your thoughts are constantly moving from one idea to another. The crucial question is: **What is steering the progression of your thoughts?** Are your thoughts being directed by Scripture and the will of God, or are they being driven by your desires? In this message, we examine the difference between flesh-driven thinking and Scripture-driven thinking, and we consider how our desires can influence the conclusions we are willing to accept. Peter warns that false teachers and scoffers follow their own evil desires, eventually using their desires to reject the truth of Christ's return, final judgment, and the authority of God's Word. ## In This Sermon - What Peter means by "pure thinking" in 2 Peter 3:1. - The meaning and importance of the Greek word *dianoia*, referring to the mind, understanding, or way of thinking.

Elder Bill Boney's Sunday School on the Psalms. Today's study is in Psalm 3

The sermon examines the inscription placed over Jesus on the cross, exploring its theological significance regarding His identity as the King of the Jews. The preacher argues that the title affirms Jesus' sinlessness and fulfills Old Testament prophecies about a righteous Davidic king. The sermon concludes with an urgent call for listeners to acknowledge Jesus not only as Savior but as the sovereign King ruling over their lives.

One theme of Christ's teaching in Luke is this: the Old Testament Scriptures teach that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer. In Luke 24:45–46, Christ makes this point again before ascending to heaven. But why was this necessary? And where exactly in our Old Testament Scriptures was this foretold? From a bruised heel to two dead brothers to a servant who suffers silently and alone, this is the theme to which we turn in our study in Luke.

This sermon establishes biblical authority as the foundational distinctive of Baptist faith and practice, asserting that Scripture alone serves as the final and infallible guide for doctrine and church polity. The speaker argues against relative truth and extra-biblical traditions by highlighting the historical reliability, textual evidence, and transformative power of the Bible. Emphasizing the need to know the 'why' behind beliefs, the message encourages believers to personally study and verify teachings against God's Word, following the example of the Bereans. The presentation concludes by demonstrating that Satan attacks Scripture while Jesus defeats temptation through it, reinforcing the necessity of holding fast to divine authority.

The church, the collective assembly of every saved believer, is a singular entity, with a singular builder (Jesus Christ), building towards a singular goal, to glorify God. We can make the Lord's job a lot easier when we choose to get along with one another and set aside our selfish inclinations. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons and Bible study materials, please visit our web store at https://store.jameswknox.org/ DeLand School of THE BIBLE: https://dsbkjv.com

In our continuing series on The Doctrine and Practice of the Church, the body of Christ is compared to our physical bodies and how each individual member of that body is important and necessary for the health and benefit of the whole. THE BIBLE Baptist Church of DeLand, Florida Pastor James W. Knox Pastor David A. Brown https://biblebaptistdeland.com For more sermons and Bible study materials, please visit our web store at https://store.jameswknox.org/ DeLand School of THE BIBLE: https://dsbkjv.com