Eternal Patience and Mercy

II Peter 3:1-9

How can I live in Christian authenticity in a world that despises my faith?

God is eternal.

1 1/2 hours

Destroys Self-importance

Establishes priorities

Reduces stress

25 million years

All the time in the world

God is patient.

With YOU.

So, you can be patient with others.

God is merciful.

God's love is his nature

God's wrath is a response to sin and evil

God takes no pleasure in the death of the

wicked. (Ezekiel 18:23; 33:11)

God takes pleasure when sinners repent.

(Luke 15:7)