The Reality of the End 2 Peter 3:3-15

7th Grade

8th Grade

8th Grade

Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

What are these? Divergent Faction before blood! Abnegation/Selfless Candor/Honest Amity/Peaceful Faction before blood! Divergent Erudite/Intelligent Dauntless/Brave

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Mark 8:36 “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?”

1 John 2:15-17 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever.

Finding Your Identity in Christ You are significant in Christ You are loved in Christ You have purpose in Christ You are forgiven in Christ You are secure in Christ

2 Peter 3:3-4 “Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4 They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.”

The First World “But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word the heavens came into being and the earth was formed out of water and by water. 6 By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed.” 2 Peter 3:5-6

The Second World “By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly.” 2 Peter 3:7 “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare.” 2 Peter 3:10

“But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.” 2 Peter 3:13 – The Third World

The Three Worlds 1st World – Creation to the Flood The First Heavens and Earth 2 Peter 3:5-6 – Destroyed by Water 2nd World – The Flood to the Second Coming of Christ The Present Heavens and Earth 2 Peter 3:7 – Destroyed by Fire 3rd World – Eternity The New Heavens and Earth 2 Peter 3:13 – It Never Ends!

“Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God” 2 Peter 3:11-12 “So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation” 2 Peter 3:14-15