SwordPlay - Ep. 8 - Guest Jimmy Hinton - pt. 1

Joining Nick Perez and Alex Flood, we have as our first guest on SwordPlay - Jimmy Hinton. Jimmy preaches at the Somerset Church of Christ, located in Somerset, PA. As one of the foremost experts on the topic of sexual predators and pedophiles in the church, Jimmy brings a wealth of knowledge to the show today. In this first part of a two part episode, Jimmy will help us to connect the theology and profile of a false teacher from passages like Jude and 2 Peter 2, in order for us to see the present danger within our congregations today. Stay tuned for pt. 2 of this interview next week, which will include links to recommended resources for further learning.

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Swordplay - Ep. 7 - 2 Peter 3

- What previous letter does Peter refer to? (v.1)

- Does Peter have any specific word or commandment in mind? (v.2)

- What “last days” is Peter talking about? (v.3)

- How does the flood escape their notice? (v.5)

- What’s the difference between earth and world? (v.5-6)

- How did God flood the kosmos? (v.6)

- Does “present” heavens and earth imply a past heavens and earth?(v.7)

- Is this the same day of judgement of 2:9 (v.7)? If so, how are they kept under punishment until that day? (2:9)

- Is Peter teaching an atemporal nature of God? (v.8)

- Can God predestine if doesn’t want any to perish? (v.9)

- What are the “elements” to be destroyed? (v.10)

- How do we hasten the day of God? (v.12)

- Original language “destroy?” (v.10-12)

- How does the “promise” relate to 1:4; 3:4, and 3:9? (v.13)

- Does new earth mean that our planet will still exist, like after the flood? (v.13)

- Original language “found?” (v.10, 14)

- Any idea of Peter and Paul’s common audience? (v.15)

- How do some distort the Scriptures? Intentional? (v.16)

- Can the Christian fall away? (v.17)

- How do you grow in grace and knowledge? (v.18)

- What is the day of eternity? (v.18)

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SwordPlay - Ep. 6 - 2 Peter 2

- Which false prophets of the past is he referring to? (v.1)

- How do they deny the Master? (v.1)

- How could they persuade people to follow their sensuality? (v.2)

- How is their judgement from long ago? (v.3)

- When did the angels sin? (v.4)

- What is hell? Tartarus? The Pit? (v.4)

- How are people kept in punishment before the day of judgement? What’s the difference? (v.4, 9)

- How was Noah a preacher of righteousness? Was it before or after God commissioned him? (v.5)

- If S&G were an example, did God destroy cities ever again? Pompeii? Today? (v.6)

- How was Lot righteous? Didn’t he offer up his own daughters!? (v.7)

- How do they despise authority or revile angelic majesties? Who are the angelic majesties? (v.10)

- How will they be destroyed along with those creatures? Is there a specific event in mind? Why would animals be destroyed? (v.12)

- Why the repetition of “destruction?” Original language? (v.1,3,6,12)

- What are they promising freedom from? (v.19)

- Are there degrees of punishment? (v.21)

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SwordPlay - Ep. 5 - 2 Peter 1

Did Peter write 2 Peter? Is Peter contrasted other “faiths?” (v.1) Original language insights for “knowledge?” (v.3) How are we called by His glory and excellence? (v.3) What promises are connected to the partaking of divine nature? (v.4) Why does Peter choose these particular qualities? What about the fruits of the Spirit? Does “calling and choosing” mean predestined? (v.10) Why does Peter mention his “earthly dwelling?” (v.14) Why does Peter repeat “diligent” three times? (v.1,10,15) Why does Peter choose the transfiguration story? (v.17) What is the morning star? (v.19) What prophecy does Peter have in mind? (v.20)

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SwordPlay - Ep. 4 - 3 John:

Nick Perez and Alex Flood tackle 3 John. Though the shortest letter in the Bible (by word count), the letter contains a strong theological punch. Should Christians accept support for ministry from any unbelievers? How do leaders go from good to bad? How do we know if someone is walking in the truth? Tune in to this episode of SwordPlay.

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SwordPlay - Ep. 3 - 2 John

Join Nick Perez and Alex Flood as we dive into 2 John. This short letter raises more questions than there are verses, nevertheless we'll find plenty of applications for Christians today. Listen in as we discuss truth, false teachers, the deceiver and antichrist, and the way we navigate through doctrine.

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Nick Perez and Alex Flood ask some tough questions regarding the book of Jude, while still bringing in modern application for today. Join us as we discuss not only the occasion and purpose, but the relevance of the book of Enoch and angelic majesties.

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Nick Perez and Alex Flood jump into the book of Philemon. This short letter contains overarching themes and moral lessons still impactful for today's listener. We'll ask important questions about the author and recipient, the original language, and modern day application.