Peter warns of false teachers that would invade the early church. Does the church still struggle with false teachers today? What were they teaching in Peter’s time? What hints do we have about these individuals in the writings of Peter, Paul, and Jude? What does freedom in Christ really mean? Are we free to live in sin? What effect do false teachers have on the church?
How did Peter describe the Christian experience? What virtues of Christianity did he emphasize? Do Christians have a role to play in the salvation experience? What is the most important virtue of all? How did Peter view the life after death experience? What did he mean by putting off my tabernacle? As Peter writes his final letter before following Jesus to the cross, what can we learn and apply to our lives today?
Pastor Michael Mirra speaks on the trust worthiness of the Bible as he explores the writings and arguments of those who say the Bible can't be trusted. He also begins to expound on the manuscript evidence and history associated with the Bible to provide us with solid reasons for faith. Does the historical record show we can trust the Bible? Did Jesus really exist? Did Jesus really do the things told to us in the Bible? Did Moses write the first 5 books?
What does the sacrifice of Jesus mean for Christians today? What hope does the resurrection hold for Christians? What exactly did Jesus suffer while He was here on earth? What can we learn about Jesus from Peter who was one of Jesus’ closest disciples? How can we understand redemption and the high cost of salvation from Peter’s writings?
This week Pastor Michael Mirra focuses on attacks against the Word of God and the inclination of man to resist and not hear or listen to the Word of God. There were times in history when the Bible was not always available to the common person. But was the Bible meant to be read and available to everyone? Were the dark ages because of the Bible, or did the Bible bring us out of the dark ages? Why are there so many who twist the word of God? How do we know that Moses really wrote the first five books? What was so special about Moses?
What does it mean to be a leader? How are leaders to shepherd God’s flock? How does worldly leadership compare with spiritual leadership? What can we learn about leadership from God Himself? Is it really possible to have leadership without partiality? What is the role of an elder? What did Peter learn about leadership from Jesus? How does all this compare with Satan’s rebellion and counterfeit leadership?
Elder John Spellman preaches on the Elisha and the healing of the waters of Jericho that were cursed for many years using a cruse of salt. What special message might this hold for us today? Are we like the living water or the corrupted water that makes the land barren?
Why do Christians go through difficult experiences? Is there truly a war between good and evil? How does God transform the situations the devil uses to discourage us? What message did Peter have about those going through trials? How does this speak to our challenges today?
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What does it mean to live for God? What does dying to self really mean in the life of a Christian believer? What about a person changes when they become a Christian? How is the new life, in Christ, different from that of those who live in the world? In what way are we to crucify self? Does a Christian truly need victory over sin? How can Christians be of one mind?
Is the Bible really God's Word? Does it really speak to us today? Does God really have a message for us? Why should people read the Bible and what can it teach us? Can we get closer to God by spending time with it? How did Jesus relate to the Bible when He was here on earth? How does the Bible reveal God's presence in our world today?
How does Peter suggest we should act in our social relationships? How should Christians relate to government, superiors, or people of authority? Should Christians play by the rules? Does it make a difference if the powers that be are corrupt? Did Peter’s writings condone slavery? Why does God allow sum to go through oppressive situations? What should a Christian do if their spouse is not a believer?
Did you know that you have a special anniversary with God? There is a special time that He wants to spend with you? A time that commemorates something special. Yet, we always forget it. If we would get angry, disappointed, or hurt when our loved ones forget the times, events, or special occasions that are most important to us, why do we think that it’s ok to do the same thing to God? In this simple presentation, the Sabbath is explained and its relevance to Christianity today.