Peter describes the behaviors and characteristics that identify false teachers so we can recognize them and be aware of how they operate.

Christians can train with confidence because of the real presence of Jesus.

Peter sums up this letter reminding us that the best way to live for Jesus, no matter who we are, slaves, wives, husbands, elders, believers, is to be dressed in humility.

Peter warns his readers that they will suffer, but they can overcome their suffering by arming themselves with the same attitude that Christ had.

Peter encourages his readers to demonstrate the willingness to suffer for doing right. They will do this best when they worship Jesus Christ as Lord.

God gives people an identity, a place to belong and a purpose for living. Then he gives them the opportunity to live out the reality of those things.

Christians live in biblical hope when we trust in the reality of who God is and what he's accomplished through Christ's work on the cross.

Simon Peter was one of Jesus' first disciples. Over the course of the gospels, the book of Acts, and in two letters written by him, we see Peter be transformed from a brash and impulsive fisherman to a boldly confident follower of Jesus. Peter's two letters are filled with encouraging words to equip the church to be equally bold and confident as they grow in their relationships with God and one another.

This Sunday, we'll be introduced to the person of Peter, reading through various gospel stories, the book of Acts, and other New Testament letters to learn his story.

“The gospel message—that Jesus is the long-promised King and the much-needed Savior—did not conclude with Paul in Rome, nor when it arrived at your doorstep. God is still telling it, and His people are still called to share it, unhindered”- Alistair Begg.

“There are people who would do great acts; but because they wait for great opportunities, life passes, and the acts of love are not done at all. Observe, this considerateness of Christ was shown in little things. And such are the parts of human life. Opportunities for doing greatly seldom occur—life is made up of infinitesimals” - FW Robertson in his sermon, “The New Commandment of Love.”