In these final few verses of 2 Peter, we see that as we wait for Jesus to make all things new, we are called to remain faithful by the grace and knowledge of Jesus.

In chapter 2, Peter helped us see the character and impending judgment of false teachers and the deliverance of God's people. Now he shifts his focus to the false teacher's main argument: Jesus wasn't returning, so why not live ungodly lives? But Peter makes his point very clear: Because God is a God of His word, Christians live godly and fruitful lives in light of His return and judgment.

In chapter two, Peter doesn't mince words about false teachers and the danger they are to the church. In the last half of chapter two, Peter helps us recognize that the dangers of false teachers are real, so we must learn how to identify them and behold a better story.

Having introduced the purpose behind his letter, exposing and countering false teachers, Peter shows us that Christians are called to live in anticipation of God’s future judgment.

In 2 Peter 2, we come to understand the purpose behind why Peter wrote this letter: false teachers. For the church in Asia Minor and us today, the threat of false teachers is real, dangerous, and imminent. In the opening verses, Peter shows us three ways false teachers deceive us: they desire to steal the hope that is our in Jesus.

Last week, Peter helped us understand the fruit of godly living. This week, we will see that the foundation for godly living is found in the power, majesty, and word of Christ.

In his second letter, Peter continues to help us see that kingdom people live godly lives in light of Jesus and heaven.

In our modern Western world, we forget just how good Jesus really is. This is where Peter draws our attention in the opening verses of his second letter. He emphasizes that because we know Jesus, we have everything we need to live a godly life.

At this moment in the life of Church of The Redeemer, we are asking what God wants to say to us as new ministry teams form and Community Groups start. We see from 1 Corinthians 12-13 that God's story invites us to build up, depend on, and love one another for the world of love that is to come.

In our final sermon from 1 Peter, we will see four commitments for faithful endurance. These commitments are not "to-do's" for the Christian life, they are a result of God's powerful work in us and through us to stand firm to the end, even in the midst of righteous suffering.