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Mockery in the Last Days 2 Peter 3:1-7 False teachers are dangerous - the blind leading the blind into the pit - substituting the truth with error. The best protection is being able to discern the truth for yourself by learning the truth When truth is well known, any variation from it is easily recognized as false

A Reminder to Remember 2 Peter 3:1-2 “Sincere minds” = sunlight opinion. Fully exposed and found to be pure. Proverbs 18:17 - You must keep a discerning mind Do you keep a discerning mind? “Stirring up” - motivating to active diligence to pursue the truth

A Reminder to Remember 2 Peter 3:1-2 The Bible is the basis for belief - 1 Peter 1:16f Remember Old Testament & its prophecies - 1 Cor. 10:11; 1 Peter 1:20- 21, Deut. 18:20-22 Remember the commandments of our Lord Jesus Christ and keep them - John 14:21

Foolish Mocking 2 Peter 3:3-4 Foolish according to Psalm 14:1 The reference to “creation” does not mean they believe Biblical creation or even in a creator being. They mock the promise of His coming - Old & New Testament prophecies Jeremiah 30:3 Isaiah 13:9-13

The Promises of His Coming Isaiah 40:9-11 Joel 3:18 Ezekiel 11:17 Daniel 7:13-14 Isaiah 65:17-19

The Promises of His Coming John 14:1-3 Matthew 25:31-32 Philippians 3:20-21 Revelation 22:7

Forgetful Mockery 2 Peter 3:5-6 They do not lack evidence of God’s faithfulness to His promises They are foolish & ignorant in their mockery because they desire to be so. They willfully ignore the word of God & the evidence of the Genesis flood

Sources of water Genesis 7:11-12 Fountains of deep, floodgates of sky. On the second day of creation God placed an expanse (heaven) between waters above and below (Gen. 1:6-8) On the third day of creation God gathered together the waters below allowing dry land to appear (Gen. 1:9-10)

Time Lengths Genesis 7 & 8 Flood begins 17th day of the 2nd month when Noah was 600 - Genesis 7:6 Rains for 40 days – Genesis 7:12 Waters rise, cover mountains & prevail for 150 days - Genesis 7:12,17,19,24 Waters receded for 73 days before mountain tops visible - Genesis 8:5 (223 total days)

Time Lengths Genesis 7 & 8 Noah opens window 40 days later Earth is dry on 1st day, 1st month of Noah’s 601st year - Genesis 8:13 (313 days) They disembark the ark on 27th day, 2nd month of Noah’s 601st year - Genesis 8:14-19 (1 year, 10 days)

The Extent of the Flood Genesis 7:17-24 Every Mtn. covered 15 cubits (22+ ft) All air breathing land animals died – only those in ark survived

Additional Biblical Support Isaiah 54:9 Jesus - Matthew 24:37-39; Luke 17:26-27 Hebrews 11:7 Peter - 1 Peter 3:20; 2 Peter 2:5; 2 Peter 3:5-6

Non-Biblical Support The science fields of geology & paleontology (to be discussed next week) Flood Mythologies around the world

Flood Mythologies around the world Gilgamesh Epic The Masai tribe of East Africa The Miao tribe who of southwest China The Transylvanian Gypsy story The Maori of New Zealand

Flood Mythology Analysis Dr. John D. Morris 95% have a global flood. In 88% there is a favored family. Animals play a part in 73% The animals are also saved in 67%. In 70% the survival is due to a boat. The flood is due to the wickedness of man in 66%

Flood Mythology Analysis Dr. John D. Morris In 66% there was a forewarning. In 57% the survivors land on a mountain 35% have birds sent out. The survivors offered a sacrifice in 13%. A rainbow was mentioned in 7% In 9% there were specifically 8 people saved

Finished Mockers 2 Peter 3:7 In the effort to ignore their future judgment, they must disregard the evidence of God’s past judgment

Are you a mocker? You need to repent Are you one of the deceived? You need to grow in truth Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? Rejoice in the reminder of truth, your salvation in Him & tell others

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