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2 Peter 1:10-15 Inductive Bible Study Notes, Cross References, Outline, and Discussion Questions

The Biblical Basis for Assurance

Chapter 1:10-15

2 Pe 1:10-15

10 Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble;

11 for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.

12 Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. 

13 I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, tostir you up by way of reminder,

14 knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

15 And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind.

 

Key Words

·        These Things         3

·        Mind/Remind         3

·        Diligent                    2

·        Earthly Dwelling    2

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Titles

A Helpful Reminder

Make Our Calling Certain

 

Outline

       I.           Making Certain by Diligence                     10-11

     II.           Stirring Up by Reminder                             12-13

   III.           Laying Aside is Imminent                          14-15

 

Cross References, Questions, Observations

10 Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble;

Jas 1:22-25

22 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.

23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror;

24 for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately forgotten what kind of person he was.

25 But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does.

 

1 Jn 3:18-19

18 Little children, let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth.

19 We will know by this that we are of the truth, and will assure our heart before Him

 

Jn 10:28-29

28 and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. 

29 " My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand.

 

Ro 8:28-31

28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;

30 and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.

31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?

 

Ps 37:3

3 Trust in the LORD and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.

 

Ps 62:2

2 He only is my rock and my salvation, My stronghold; I shall not be greatly shaken.

 

Ps 121:3

3 He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber.

 

Mic 7:8

8 Do not rejoice over me, O my enemy. Though I fall I will rise; Though I dwell in darkness, the LORD is a light for me.

 

Php 1:6

6 For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

 

a)    What does it mean to make His calling and choosing certain?

b)    Since calling and election proceed from God, how can we possibly make them sure by our actions?

c)     How can you make His calling and choosing certain?

d)    What does it mean that “you will never stumble”?

e)    Is it in your power to make your election sure?

f)      Can each individual make his election sure?

1)    “These things” refers back to the virtuous qualities listed in verses 5-9

2)    Diligence is a continuing theme.

3)    God blesses the faithful “doer”.

4)    Idleness is never commended or rewarded by God.

 

11 for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.

Mt 25:21

21 "His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' 

 

2 Co 5:1

For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

 

Jn 10:10

10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. 

 

Eph 3:20

20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us,

 

Eph 1:7-8

7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

8 which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and insight

 

Isa 9:7

7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore.  The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this.

 

Da 7:14

14 "And to Him was given dominion, Glory and a kingdom, That all the peoples, nations and men of every language Might serve Him.  His dominion is an everlasting dominion Which will not pass away; And His kingdom is one Which will not be destroyed.

 

Da 7:27

27'Then the sovereignty, the dominion and the greatness of all the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be given to the people of the saints of the Highest One; His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all the dominions will serve and obey Him.'

 

Rv 22:12

12 "Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done. 

 

a)    How does practicing those things ensure entrance into the kingdom?

b)    Does not practicing those things ensure that one will not enter into the kingdom?

c)     What are some other ways that we can make our election sure?

d)    What are some things that do not make our election sure?

e)    Why is it so difficult to be consistently diligent?

1)    Thinking or saying do not make it sure, only doing!

2)    Diligence produces three results:

a.     Assurance – Making certain your calling

b.     Entrance –  Into the eternal kingdom

c.     Victory – Keeps you from stumbling

 

12 Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you.

Php 3:1

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.

 

2 Ti 1:6

6 For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

 

2 Pe 3:1

1 This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder,

 

Jude 5

5 Now I desire to remind you, though you know all things once for all, that the Lord, after saving a people out of the land of Egypt, subsequently destroyed those who did not believe.

 

1 Jn 2:21

21 I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it, and because no lie is of the truth.

 

a)    What is the benefit of teaching a message that is already known by the recipients?

b)    Why do we constantly need reminders?

c)     What danger is there in too much repetition?

1)    At retreats, conferences, revivals, and the like, it is good to not only go over new material, but also remind them of previous messages. A balance of new and old material is healthy.

 

13 I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder,

2 Co 5:1-4

1 For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

2 For indeed in this house we groan, longing to be clothed with our dwelling from heaven,

3 inasmuch as we, having put it on, will not be found naked.

4 For indeed while we are in this tent, we groan, being burdened, because we do not want to be unclothed but to be clothed, so that what is mortal will be swallowed up by life.

 

Heb 13:3

3 Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body.

 

2 Ti 1:6

6 For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.

 

2 Pe 3:1

1This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder,

 

Heb 10:24

24 and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds,

 

2 Pe 1:12

12 Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. 

 

a)    In China, death is an issue that culturally speaking should be avoided in conversation, yet in the Bible, it is frequently mentioned. How should we approach this issue as we share our faith with Chinese?

b)    How was Peter stirring them up?

c)     What are some creative ways we can we stir up others?

1)     

 

14 knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

Dt 4:21-22

21 " Now the LORD was angry with me on your account, and swore that I would not cross the Jordan, and that I would not enter the good land which the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance.

22 "For I will die in this land, I shall not cross the Jordan, but you shall cross and take possession of this good land.

Dt 31:14

14 Then the LORD said to Moses, "Behold, the time for you to die is near; call Joshua, and present yourselves at the tent of meeting, that I may commission him." So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the tent of meeting.

Jos 23:14

14 "Now behold, today I am going the way of all the earth, and you know in all your hearts and in all your souls that not one word of all the good words which the LORD your God spoke concerning you has failed; all have been fulfilled for you, not one of them has failed.

1 Ki 2:2

2 " I am going the way of all the earth. Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man.

2 Ti 4:6

6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come.

Jn 21:18-19

18 "Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to gird yourself and walk wherever you wished; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands and someone else will gird you, and bring you where you do not wish to go." 

19 Now this He said, signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, "Follow Me!"

Heb 9:27

27 And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment,

 

Eph 5:15-16

15 Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise,

16 making the most of your time , because the days are evil.

 

a)    Paul, Moses, David, and of course Jesus knew about when their life would end. How might that knowledge be helpful in your life? How might it be detrimental?

b)    How does death put life in perspective?

c)     When death is imminent, what do people’s thoughts turn to?

1)     

 

15 And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind.

Dt 31:19-21

19 "Now therefore, write this song for yourselves, and teach it to the sons of Israel; put it on their lips, so that this song may be a witness for Me against the sons of Israel.

20 " For when I bring them into the land flowing with milk and honey, which I swore to their fathers, and they have eaten and are satisfied and become prosperous, then they will turn to other gods and serve them, and spurn Me and break My covenant.

21 "Then it shall come about, when many evils and troubles have come upon them, that this song will testify before them as a witness (for it shall not be forgotten from the lips of their descendants); for I know their intent which they are developing today, before I have brought them into the land which I swore."

 

Jos 24:26-27

26 And Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God; and he took a large stone and set it up there under the oak that was by the sanctuary of the LORD.

27 Joshua said to all the people, "Behold, this stone shall be for a witness against us, for it has heard all the words of the LORD which He spoke to us; thus it shall be for a witness against you, so that you do not deny your God."

 

Ps 71:18

18 And even when I am old and gray, O God, do not forsake me, Until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to all who are to come.

 

Heb 11:4

4 By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained the testimony that he was righteous, God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks.

a)     

1)    Peter had an eye to the future. He wanted his ministry to continue getting results even after his death.

Key Verse

10 Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble;

Central Teaching

Though my election is totally God’s doing, it is by my diligence in the virtues of the Christian life that gives me the assurance of it.

Application - You Make Your Own!

Pray about the presence and depth of these qualities in my life.

 

Study on 2 Peter Chapter by Chapter

2 Peter 1:1-9 2 Peter 1:10-15 2 Peter 1:16-21 2 Peter 2:1-11
2 Peter 2:12-16 2 Peter 2:17-22 2 Peter 3:1-6 2 Peter 3:7-13
2 Peter 3:14-18



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