654 - Les Feldick Bible Study - Lesson 2 Part 2 Book 55 - The Believer’s Virtue - Part 2

https://lesfeldickbiblestudy.com Through the Bible with Les Feldick LESSON 2 * PART 2 * BOOK 55 The Believer’s Virtue - Part 2 II Peter 1:1 – 2:8 Now Peter is not ascribing their salvation to doing these good things. Here is how Paul addresses us in the Gentile Body of Christ. Let’s jump in at verse 16. Galatians 5:16 "This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, (in other words, walk in the control of the Holy Spirit) and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh." Now verse 17. Now, Paul lists all the things that Peter is warning his followers to avoid, although Peter doesn’t delineate them quite as clearly as Paul does. Galatians 5:19-21 Galatians 5:22-23a Meekness, temperance:.…" Those are almost the same words that Peter uses. All right, now then, back to II Peter again and pick up how he is admonishing his followers (Jewish believers), I think still in the Kingdom economy. All right, now then, back into II Peter chapter 1 verse 11. II Peter 1:11 "For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ." Now remember Peter is not referring to the kingdom in a post-resurrection like we’re looking for it. Now verse 12, and Peter is going to begin with "Wherefore." And never forget, it’s the Holy Spirit moving him to write every word. II Peter 1:12 Now I imagine I should qualify when I keep talking about "these are Gospel of the Kingdom believers." Here in Matthew chapter 9, Christ is just beginning His earthly ministry. And let’s begin with verse 35. Matthew 9:35a Always remember He never went outside the borders of Israel. (Matthew 10:5-6) Matthew 9:35b "…teaching in their synagogues, (see that? Not their churches, their synagogues) and preaching the gospel of the kingdom,.…" Not the Gospel of the Grace of God, but rather the Gospel of the Kingdom. Two totally different economies. Well, what’s the Good News of the Kingdom? Matthew 9:35c All right, now then come over to chapter 16 and here’s where we can put feet to that Gospel of the Kingdom by Peter’s confession. Matthew 16. Well, the Gospel of the Kingdom is what Jesus and the Twelve preached to the Jews in view of their coming King and Kingdom. Never does Peter say, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ that He died for your sins and that He was buried and was risen from the dead." Peter never preaches that. That’s Paul’s Gospel of salvation, so Peter’s confession of faith carries all the way through on these Jewish believers. Matthew 16:13a Matthew 16:13b-16 Here was Israel’s unbelief again) 14. 16. And Simon Peter answered and said, (here was his profession of faith) Thou art the Christ, (you’re the Messiah, you’re the Promised One) the Son of the living God.’" Let’s begin with verse 12. Same God. I Corinthians chapter 15, the first four verses. Now this is the Gospel of the Grace of God. You can’t use the Gospel of the Kingdom that Jesus and Peter used. By inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Paul tells us we must use his Gospel. "Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2. By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. (now here comes Paul’s Gospel of salvation) Compare Scripture with Scripture. You’ve got to rightly divide the Word of God. Remember Paul’s letters are to us in the Body of Christ: the rest of Scripture is for our learning, but not doctrine - they were written to the Nation of Israel. Peter says this man was made whole because he believed: Well, it’s exactly what Peter professed in Matthew 16, "Thou art the Christ. Isn’t that right? I’m remembering it even as I teach Scripture. Teach others also." All right, back to II Peter if I may, and reading on now verse 12. II Peter 1:12-13a (that is knowing Who Jesus of Nazareth was with regard to Israel) 13. Well now what’s the other word for tabernacle? Tent. Temporary. This body of flesh. Now finishing verse 13. II Peter 1:13b-14 Come back with me to John’s Gospel, chapter 21, and let’s begin down there at verse 18. All right, now look what the Lord Jesus told him after he had just said in verse 17, "Feed my sheep." John 21:18 "Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdest thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not." What was Jesus foretelling? Peter’s death by crucifixion. All right, II Peter 1:15: II Peter 1:15-16 Christ is coming. He’s still going to set up His Earthly Kingdom, even though Peter’s pretty sure he’s not going to live to see it now. I just can’t see him remembering it until you get to II Peter. Acts chapter 1 verse 6. The Lord didn’t say, "Peter where did you ever get such an idea?" But oh, the Lord said: #LesFeldick #BibleStudy #Bible