Living in the End Times

Published: Sept. 4, 2016, 10 a.m.

SET YOUR FAITH: \nLiving in the End Times\nSeptember 4, 2016\n\nPlease turn: 2Peter 3:14-18 (NIV)\n\nFour Fundamentals for Last Days Triumph\n\n1: Be Diligent (V 14): a zeal that empowers us to take whatever pains are necessary to finish the task that God has given us\n\nSpiritual Breathing: \n-Exhale: Confess (see 1John 1:9)\n-Inhale: receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit \n(see Acts 1:8, Ephesians 5:18)\n-Give Thanks for His forgiveness and restoration \n(see Romans 5:8)\n\n2: Be Confident (V 15): \u201cHis patience means salvation\u201d \n\u201cThe kindness of God that leads you to repentance.\u201d Romans 2:4b (NASV) \n\n\u201c\u2026wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.\u201d \n1Timothy 2:4\n\n3: Be on Guard (V 17)\n4: Be Fruitful (V 18)\n\nH.O.P.E. \n\nH: Hold onto what you already know (1:12-13, 3:1-2) \n\u2026as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so (continue to) walk in Him, 7 rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. \nColossians 2:6-7 (ESV)\n\nO: Open your eyes and ears (3:1-3, 3:17)\nP: Purpose a godly lifestyle (3:11, 14)\nE: Expect Christ\u2019s return (3:12) (ref. 1Thessalonians 4:16-18)\n\nWhat is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?