CHRISTIAN DISCERNMENT 2 Peter 3:14/18

1. CHRISTIAN DISCERNMENT 2 Peter 3:14/18

2. Arnav Koirala

4. DISCUSSION GUIDE 1. What did Peter encourage his readers to make every effort to do? (2 Peter 3:14) Peter encouraged his readers to make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him.

5. DISCUSSION GUIDE 2. Why should they do this? (2 Peter 3:14) Peter says they should be spotless, blameless and at peace with him because they are looking forward to “this.”

6. DISCUSSION GUIDE 3. To what does “this” refer?

7. DISCUSSION GUIDE 4. What does our Lord’s patience mean? (2 Peter 3:15) Peter says our Lord’s patience means salvation.

8. DISCUSSION GUIDE 5. Who wrote about God’s patience? (2 Peter 3:15) Peter reminds his readers that Paul wrote about this, too.

9. DISCUSSION GUIDE 6. What does Peter say about Paul’s writings? (2 Peter 3:16) Peter says that Paul writes the same way in all his letters. He says that Paul’s letters are sometimes hard to understand and that the ignorant and unstable distort Paul’s meaning.

10. DISCUSSION GUIDE 7. Can you think of people who distort the Scriptures?

11. DISCUSSION GUIDE 8. Why should Peter’s readers be on their guard? (2 Peter 3:17) Peter’s readers should be on their guard so that they will not be carried away by the error of those who distort the scriptures.

12. DISCUSSION GUIDE 9. What are some practical things we can do to guard ourselves against falling into error?

13. DISCUSSION GUIDE 10. What final instructions did Peter give his readers? (2 Peter 3:18) Peter encourages his readers to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus.

14. DISCUSSION GUIDE 11. What does “growing in grace” mean?

15. DISCUSSION GUIDE 12. What are some practical ways we can grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus?

16. DISCUSSION GUIDE 13. How does cultivating a personal relationship with Jesus impact your spiritual growth?

17. DISCUSSION GUIDE 14. Why is consistent, weekly involvement in Bible study and worship important for spiritual growth?

18. D.A. Carson