getting it wrong and passing it along 2 peter 3:14-18

Getting It Wrong and Passing It Getting It Wrong and Passing It AlongAlong

2 Peter 3:14-182 Peter 3:14-18

Introduction Introduction

Little knowledge of God’s wordLittle knowledge of God’s word True of Christians as wellTrue of Christians as well Bible classes are a “pooling of Bible classes are a “pooling of

ignorance”ignorance”

Ignorance can be deadlyIgnorance can be deadly What you don’t know can hurt youWhat you don’t know can hurt you Still lost due to ignorance (Hosea 4:6)Still lost due to ignorance (Hosea 4:6)

How Does One Get It Wrong?How Does One Get It Wrong?

Too much confidence in menToo much confidence in men Bibles need to be used (Acts 17:11)Bibles need to be used (Acts 17:11) Know only a preacher’s view Know only a preacher’s view

(1 Corinthians 3:5; 4:6) (1 Corinthians 3:5; 4:6)


Word of God is not reverencedWord of God is not reverenced Skeptics are not the only onesSkeptics are not the only ones Bible is inspired Bible is inspired

(2 Timothy 3:16, 17; Hebrews 4:12) (2 Timothy 3:16, 17; Hebrews 4:12) Leads to salvation (Romans 1:16)Leads to salvation (Romans 1:16)


How well do we now it?How well do we now it? Faith comes by hearing Faith comes by hearing

(Romans 10:17; Ephesians 3:4)(Romans 10:17; Ephesians 3:4) Heed what it says (1 Timothy 4:13)Heed what it says (1 Timothy 4:13) Reading and studying precedes Reading and studying precedes

understanding and obedience (Psalm understanding and obedience (Psalm 119:9, 130)119:9, 130)


What if we fail to know God’s will?What if we fail to know God’s will? Remain as babes (Ephesians 4:12-16)Remain as babes (Ephesians 4:12-16) May believe a lie May believe a lie

(2 Thessalonians 2:10-12) (2 Thessalonians 2:10-12)

Then It Is Passed AlongThen It Is Passed Along

Role of the teacherRole of the teacher Imparts knowledge (James 3:1)Imparts knowledge (James 3:1) Done “in word and deed” Done “in word and deed”

(Colossians 3:17)(Colossians 3:17)

Role of the studentRole of the student Listen, question, accept, and obey itListen, question, accept, and obey it Defend the truth (1 Peter 3:15)Defend the truth (1 Peter 3:15)

Then It Is Passed AlongThen It Is Passed Along

Pay attention to contextPay attention to context May include a few verses, or chaptersMay include a few verses, or chapters ““Text without a context is a pretext” Text without a context is a pretext”

(2 Peter 2:15; 2 Peter 3:16)(2 Peter 2:15; 2 Peter 3:16)

Never remove the key of knowledgeNever remove the key of knowledge Has been done Has been done

(Malachi 2:7; Luke 11:52)(Malachi 2:7; Luke 11:52) Not simply proselytize (Matthew 23:15)Not simply proselytize (Matthew 23:15)

Challenges Before UsChallenges Before Us

Handle God’s word accuratelyHandle God’s word accurately Requires diligence (2 Timothy 2:15)Requires diligence (2 Timothy 2:15) Others are watchingOthers are watching

Teach it to others and live itTeach it to others and live it Accountable (2 Corinthians 5:10)Accountable (2 Corinthians 5:10) Be an example (1 Timothy 4:16)Be an example (1 Timothy 4:16)

Conclusion Conclusion

Have you gotten it wrong?Have you gotten it wrong? Have you passed it along?Have you passed it along?

getting it wrong and passing it along 2 peter 3:14-18

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