1. What are the prominent “False Teachings” of todays culture?
2. What are the prominent “False Teachings” that threaten the Church? Why? Explain.
3. How would you feel if you knew that Christ were returning for His people tomorrow? Would you feel comfort, fear, anxiety, etc.? Why? Explain.
4. If a nonbeliever were to say to you the following statement, how would you respond? “The world seems to just be falling apart. If God were real, surely he would not allow such violence and chaos, especially in his supposed ‘Holy Land’ (Israel)”.
5. How can your group encourage one another to live as if the Lord could return any day. Share with and pray for one another.

1. What characteristics have you learned about Peter in studying the first part of his second letter? How can you relate to Peter?
2. Do you fear death? Why? What does Peter tell us in his second letter to give us hope and freedom from fear of death?
3. Are you putting too much hope and focus on this current life or are you focused on the spiritual and eternal? Share.
4. Is your devotion to Christ where you want it to be? Why or why not. Share.
5. What can we do as individuals and as a church to ensure we are preserving the truth of God’s word? Gives examples. Share.

1. How does one make their “calling and election sure”.
2. How would you respond to a brother or sister who came to you and said “I don’t know if I am a Christian anymore. How can I know for sure?”
3. What are gentle yet biblical was one can help explain the doctrine of election to someone who is struggling to understand it?
4. How has God made your calling and election sure? Give examples and share.
5. Pray for those who are currently struggling in their faith.

1. What is the biblical definition of grace and why is grace absolutely central to salvation? (Don’t give the obvious answer, really think about it.)
2. Peter lists 7 qualities that Christians should strive after. Share with your group where you currently stand with each virtue. Be open and use examples from your life.
-virtue
-knowledge
-self control
-steadfastness
-godliness
-brotherly affection
-love

1. What does it mean to abide in Christ? Explain.
2. Are you currently abiding in Christ? Explain
3. What promises has God proclaimed in scripture that directly apply to believers today? Share. Why did you choose to share the promises you did?
4. What part of Joe’s sermon impacted you the most? Why do you think? Share.
5. How can your group pray for you this week?

What does it mean to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ? Explain.

What are practical ways you have seen God’s grace and favor in your life? Share.

What are the current barriers you face daily that prevent you from growing in your faith?

What can be done to help you overcome these barriers, if any? Share.

Do you have any confessed or unconfessed sin in your life that you would be willing to share with your group so they can pray for you?

1. What evidence is there for Peter’s use of faith as referring to a personal faith and not a corporate faith in 2 Peter 1:1?
2. Where is your faith? Is it strong? Are you struggling in any areas? Share with your group.
3. What does the term righteousness mean in 2 Peter 1:1?
4. How has your knowledge or understanding of the doctrine of election changed or grown over the last year?
5. How can better understanding the original languages of scripture help you in evangelizing to non-believers?

1. How has understanding the background of 2 Peter helped you in better understanding the book?
2. How does Peter go about preparing the church to stand firm against the attacks that are on the way? Give examples.
3. What is Peter’s method for bolstering the church so that the truth of the gospel of Christ might stand the test of time?
4. Why should this portion of 2 Peter cause us to be Humbled and stand in Awe of God? Share.
5. Are you being humble in your Christian walk?