God’s Roadblocks To Hell 2 Peter 3:1-13

God’s Concern For Man Expressed in many ways –While in sin (Romans 5:8) –Longsuffering (2 Peter 3:9)

The Reality of Hell Some will go there (John 5:29) God doesn’t want anyone there (2 Peter 3:9)

Bible

Ignore It At Your Own Risk Given for our instruction –2 Timothy 3:16, 17 –2 Peter 1:3 Knowledge of right and wrong –Micah 6:8 –Ephesians 2:10

God’s Saving Power Become a Christian –Romans 1:16, 17; 1 Peter 1:22, 23 Grow as Christians –1 Peter 2:2; 2 Peter 3:18 Overcome temptation –Psalm 119:11, 165 Be judged –John 12:48; Romans 2:16

Keeps Us From Perishing Involves obedience –Hebrews 4:1, 2 Long rest from our labors –Hebrews 4:9, 10

Preaching

Reveals God’s Power The way to come to God –John 6:44, 45 God’s chosen method –Romans 10:13-17

Gives Understanding Produces results –Acts 8:12, 13 –1Corinthians 1:18-25 Been confirmed –Mark 16:20 –Hebrews 2:1-4

Adequate Instructions For All Learn of grace, the blood of Christ and obedience –Ephesians 2:8 –Hebrews 5:8, 9; 9:14 Learn about faithfulness –Romans 12:1, 2 –1 Corinthians 15:58

Family

Under Severe Attack Working Moms Latchkey kids at daycare centers Failure of husbands to lead Lack of commitment to marriage

God’s Way Helps Faithfulness a must –(Hebrews 13:4) Husbands and wives fulfill their roles –(Ephesians 5:22-33) Children must obey –(Ephesians 6:1-3)

Godly Living

Power of An Example Hard to ignore a godly example –1 Peter 3:1-6 Becomes a roadblock for others –Titus 2:7; Jude 20

Benefits Christians As Well Looking for the Lord’s return –Titus 2:11-14 Not conformed to the world –Romans 12:1, 2

Conclusion Jesus came to save the lost (Luke 19:10) Life and teachings help us Not God’s fault when men are lost