Through The Bible - Tamil - 67 (1 & 2 Peter) by Zac Poonen
Summary
The sermon explores the true grace of God, contrasting it with false teachings that minimize sin's power. It emphasizes that true grace leads to victory over sin and pressing toward perfection. The speaker details Peter's letters, covering themes like our calling to holiness, spiritual growth through God's word, submission to authorities, and following Christ's example, especially in suffering.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
What is the true grace of God?Peter describes his letter as testifying to the true grace of God, which teaches that sin will not rule over a believer, contrasting with false grace that allows endless sin.
How God chooses usBelievers are chosen according to God's foreknowledge, meaning God sees the future and the decisions people will make without forcibly influencing them.
The purpose of trials and testingTrials test and purify our faith just as gold is purified in the fire, bringing praise and glory to God when Christ returns.
Growing in salvation through the WordNewborn spiritual babes must constantly crave and cry out for God's word like milk in order to grow.
Submission to secular authorities and mastersBelievers are instructed to submit to human authorities and to masters or employers, enduring even unjust suffering patiently to find favor with God.
Following the example of Christ's sufferingChrist left an example to follow: doing no sin, speaking no deceit, and entrusting His case to the Father when reviled instead of reviling in return.
Healing from sinThe passage about Christ's wounds bringing healing refers in context to spiritual healing from sin and dying to righteousness, not physical healing.
Instructions for wives and husbandsWives are called to submit to and win their husbands through respectful behavior and a gentle spirit, while husbands must honor their wives as weaker vessels and equal co-heirs.
Advice to elders and humbling oneselfElders must shepherd the flock without greed for money, and believers must humble themselves under God's mighty hand so He can exalt them at the right time.
Promises and dangers for the ChristianAs Peter approaches the end of his life, he writes his second letter to remind believers of God's fantastic promises and the grave dangers of deception.
Everything necessary for life and godlinessGod's divine power has granted everything necessary for life and godliness through the true knowledge of God.
Partaking of the divine natureThe greatest promise is that we can partake of God's divine nature, which enables us to escape the corruption of worldly lusts from the inside out.
Identifying false prophetsFalse prophets are identified primarily by two marks: they are greedy for money and exploit believers with false words, and they are immoral with eyes full of adultery.
The danger of backsliding and losing salvationNew Testament scriptures warn that those who escape worldly defilements and later backslide into sin face a worse final state, proving the serious possibility of losing one's salvation.
The coming of the Lord and the call to godlinessBecause the heavens and earth are reserved for fire and the Lord is patiently waiting for repentance, believers should live lives of holiness and godliness while anticipating His coming.
