Issues In Perspective

Peter continues his encouragement to believers: because we have already reached justification in God's eyes, we are to carry ourselves with holiness & grace, and to love others. Through these actions, we will know Jesus better, as He conforms each of us to be more like Him.

Because of what Christ has done for us, Peter reaffirms that we are called to act: Dr. Eckman discusses 7 responsibilities for a believer to supplement & grow their Faith.

Peter's writings at the beginning of his 2nd letter are a summary of how we should look at our lives: God's divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life & godliness through the knowledge of Him.

Peter reaffirms personal humility & dependence on God and His grace, even when He appears to be silent. This grows & tests our faith and builds our hope, that we can be more dependent on Him & become all that He wants us to be.

Peter gives particular directions, first to the elders, how to behave themselves towards their flock; then to the younger, to be obedient and humble, & to cast their care upon God.

Dr. Eckman discusses Spiritual Gifts, and Trials vs Temptation, as Peter's writes about Living for God, and Suffering for being a Christian.

Peter builds on his message of Living for God: As Christians, we need to live by the principle that future promises should determine present behavior.

Peter reminds us that as Christians, we have a new position in Christ; we are to die to our old life & be conformed to the image of Jesus, as we line up our minds & will with that of God.

Peter teaches that as we suffer & go through difficult times, remember Christ's suffering: It was for us & accomplished our redemption. It completed His work, as we identify with Him in His death, burial, & resurrection.

Peter teaches on the blessing of suffering for righteousness, and guides us on how to handle ourselves when others challenges our Faith.

Dr. Eckman details more of the virtues of Righteousness, as part of Peter's writings about Righteous Living.

Peter presents the obligations of Christian husbands, and calls readers to Righteous Living; Dr. Eckman leads discussion of the virtues of Righteousness.

Dr. Eckman continues on the Biblical roles of husbands & wives. Despite cultural opposition & much misunderstanding, God's plan for marriage is as true & relevant as ever.

Dr. Eckman uses Ephesians 5:32 to express & enhance the Biblical truth of Peter's writings on the roles of husbands & wives in marriage.

Peter encourages us to be people of God who represent integrity & His standards, regardless the costs.

Dr. Eckman leads in-depth discussion of how we are free in Christ, specifically freedom from the bondage of sin. He also details 4 factors in a life of such freedom, as written by Peter.

Peter continues his call of submission to God, bringing order, stability, and good spiritual health, which truly frees the believer to live a rich & fulfilling life.

Peter reminds us of who we are because of Jesus: a chosen people, part of the royal priesthood & a Holy Nation, and belonging to a new Family. This brings about change & transformation into a life of submission to Him.

Peter is laying out that in the New Covenant, we are the new Temple & the new Priests, plus excellent side discussion on 'human responsibility' vs 'divine sovereignty'.

Peter shares more of God's intent in redeeming us: today's discussion focuses around living a Life of Love.