“What about those who never hear the gospel?” Often, those who are most alarmed by the implications of this question are unbelievers, and not us. In our evangelistic conversations, in our own private doubts, and in our personal mission, how do we answer this question?
A fierce loyalty to personal freedom is a growing and defining trademark of Western secularism. We must consider the idolatry of personal freedom and the objections it brings against Christianity.
Why do bad things happen to good people? In light of all the evil, how can God be both good and great? Why didn’t God stop evil when he had the chance?
After telling what believers received from God at salvation, Peter moves to telling what this requires of them. Peter says, “Let the following pursuits consume you daily!” There is nothing passive about Christianity.
After telling what believers received from God at salvation, Peter moves to telling what this requires of them. Peter says, “Let the following pursuits consume you daily!” There is nothing passive about Christianity.
Some things are worth remembering. Other things are too important to forget. The threat of false teachers made it so important for Peter to review the nature of salvation and the duty of the saved.