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10-point sermon outline on 2 Peter 1
- Precious Faith Presented (1:1) — We are given a faith as precious as the apostles’.
- Peace and Provision Promised (1:2-3) — God grants peace and all we need for life and godliness.
- Promises to Partake (1:4) — Through God’s precious promises, we become partakers of the divine nature.
- Progress through Practice (1:5-7) — Diligently add to your faith: virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love.
- Productive Pursuit (1:8) — Abound in these qualities for a fruitful and effective Christian life.
- Peril of Paralysis (1:9) — Lacking these virtues leads to spiritual shortsightedness and forgetfulness.
- Perseverance for Permanence (1:10) — Make your calling and election sure by steady growth.
- Provision of an Abundant Entrance (1:11) — A rich welcome awaits steadfast believers.
- Preservation through Reminders (1:12-15) — Peter reminds believers continually to reinforce spiritual truths.
- Prophetic Word Proven (1:16-21) — The gospel rests on eyewitness testimony and the sure word of prophecy, inspired by the Holy Spirit.
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10-point sermon outline on 2 Peter 2
- Peril of Pervasive Prophets — False teachers arise secretly with destructive heresies (2:1).
- Profit from Pretense — They exploit others with deceptive words for personal gain (2:3).
- Prideful and Presumptuous — Arrogant and bold, they insult celestial beings and reject authority (2:10-12).
- Perverted Pleasures — They feast greedily on others while deceiving with sinful desires (2:13-15).
- Poisoned Promises — Their teachings promise freedom but lead to spiritual slavery (2:19).
- Profane and Polluted — Like waterless springs and storm clouds, they offer nothing nourishing (2:17).
- Perishing Paths — They are destined for destruction and judgment (2:12, 17, 22).
- Pervasive Influence — They cause divisions and exploit vulnerable believers (2:18, 19).
- Persistent Deception — Their seductive words entice through the desires of the flesh (2:14).
- Pure Protection Needed — Believers must guard themselves by holding fast to sound doctrine and godly living.
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10-point sermon outline on 2 Peter 3
- Remember the Predictions (3:1-2) — Recall the prophetic words and apostolic teachings.
- Recognize the Scoffers (3:3-4) — Beware of mockers who deny Christ’s promised return.
- Reject Their Rebellion (3:5-7) — Understand their ignorance of creation and judgment.
- Respect God’s Reminders (3:8) — Know God’s timing differs from ours; He is patient.
- Rejoice in Repentance (3:9) — God’s delay is mercy, desiring all to repent.
- Remember the Reality (3:10) — The day of the Lord will come unexpectedly, with fire and judgment.
- Respond with Righteousness (3:11) — Live holy and godly lives in light of His coming.
- Ready Your Relationship (3:12) — Anticipate and hasten the day of God through godliness.
- Remain Steadfast and Sure (3:14) — Be diligent to be found blameless and at peace.
- Revere the Redeemer (3:18) — Grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.