Living in Light of the Day of the Lord

Northwest Bible Church – July 17, 2022 – 2 Peter – Alan Conner
2 Peter 3:10-13
Living in Light of the Day of the Lord

Intro

A. THE COMING DAY OF THE LORD (2 Peter 3:10).

1. The Day of the Lord refers to the second coming, 3:4, 9.

2. Comes like a thief (2 Peter 3:10).

3. Initiates world destruction and judgment (2 Peter 3:10).

a- heavens will pass away with a roar –

b- elements will be destroyed with intense heat (cf. 2 Peter 3:7, 12) –

c- earth and its works will be burned up (2 Peter 3:10) –

Cf. Heb. 1:10-12; Isa. 34:4

B. THE SANCTIFYING INFLUENCES OF THE DAY OF THE LORD (2 Peter 3:11-13).

1. Aid to godliness and holiness (2 Peter 3:11).

a. Keep a loose grip on this world.

b. Invest in eternity. Mt. 6:19-21; Lk. 12:33; 18:18-23; 1 Tim. 6:17-19.

2. Motivation to be looking for and hastening the coming day of God (2 Peter 3:12).

3. Promise of new heavens and a new earth (2 Peter 3:13).

a. The promise – Cf. Isa. 65:17; 66:22; Rev. 21:1

b. “where righteousness dwells” –

Conclusion