Denying The Lord Peter’s Path To Denial. 1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV) Therefore let him who thinks...
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Transcript of Denying The Lord Peter’s Path To Denial. 1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV) Therefore let him who thinks...
Introduction
“Backsliding” is a real danger! (2 Pet. 2:20-22)
Turning away from God is worse than never knowing
Occurs gradually, can overtake us slowly
Pride
Peter is boastful that he will not stumble (Mark 14:27-31)
Pride is often a first step towards falling away (Prov. 16:18)
Pride
Pride is the opposite of humility (Matt. 18:3-4)
Without humility, we cannot enter Heaven
Notice Peter’s advice for pride (1 Pet. 5:5-6)
Laziness
Mark 14:32-42
Peter told to keep watch, put kept falling asleep
A lack of diligent preparation here in the garden
Peter will later be caught off guard later
Laziness
Spiritual laziness happens over time (Heb. 2:1)
Notice Peter’s advice for laziness (1 Pet. 5:8-9)
Already diligent? (2 Pet. 1:10, 3:14)
Peter stresses the importance of diligence
Cowardice
Peter displays cowardice (Mark 14:53-54)
Doesn’t want to be identified with Jesus
He was unprepared for facing ridicule and persecution
Cowardice
Ashamed to stand up for our Lord Jesus?
Ashamed to let others know you’re a Christian?
Ashamed to be seen reading your Bible?
Ashamed to be seen praying?
Without Diligent Preparation, We Too Can Become
Guilty of Cowardice!
Cowardice
Don’t be ashamed of the Gospel! (Rom. 1:16)
Remember how Jesus will deal with cowardice (Mark 8:38)
Cowards don’t enter Heaven (Rev. 21:8)
Peter’s later advises “don’t be ashamed” (1 Pet. 4:16)
We can bring glory to God by suffering for Him
When we’re ashamed of Christ, it’s easy to go along with worldliness
COWARDICE
Worldliness
Ashamed of Christ, Peter mingles with the world, enjoys their comforts (Mark 14:54)
Once we become “friends with the world”, we’re one step away from denying God (1 Cor. 15:33)
Notice Peter’s advice for worldliness - “Abstain!” (1 Pet. 2:11-12)
Remember you’re a “sojourner and pilgrim”!
Denial
Away from Christ & comfortable with the world
Peter denies his Lord & Savior (Mark 14:66-71)
Peter is now in spiritual danger (Matt. 10:32-33)
Denial
We are called to worship.
We are called to serve God.
We are called to suffer for His name.
Will we make excuses?
Do we render little or no service?
Do we stand far off in the safety of worldly comforts?
Notice Peter’s advice for denial (1 Pet. 3:13-17)
Was Peter ready for his defense?
Being “ready” Involves preparation (2 Pet. 3:17-18)
DENIAL