How Should We Then Live?

24_0125 -Ep.350 – Run With Horses Podcast – How Should We Then Live?

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Living with Eternity in Mind

2 Peter 3, speaks powerfully about the end of the world, the second coming of Christ, and how we should live knowing the judgement is coming. Do you think about how to live with the reality that one day this world will be destroyed and we will stand before God to give an account for our lives?

The Coming Judgment

[2 Peter 3:1-10]

Peter reminds us that God's judgment is not delayed; God is patient, wanting no one to perish but all to come to repentance (v. 9). The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night, unexpected, and it will bring sudden destruction. And it is certain.

We see here that Peter emphasizes something we must remember: Just because God hasn't acted yet doesn’t mean He won’t. God’s timing is different from ours. We may think He’s slow, but He is actually giving us time to turn to Him.

How Should We Live in Light of the Coming Judgment?

[2 Peter 3:11-14]

In verses 11-14, Peter shifts the focus from the world’s end to our responsibility as Christians. Since all these things are going to be destroyed, Peter asks, ‘What manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness?’ This is a profound question for us today. If we know that one day the world as we know it will end, and we will stand before God, how should we live in the here and now?

Living in Light of Eternity

1. Living with Hope and Patience

2. Pursuing Holiness

3. Being Ready for Christ’s Return

The Role of the Church in Living with Eternity in Mind

[2 Peter 3:15-16]

The church plays a crucial role in preparing believers for the coming judgment. We’re not just here to be entertained or to consume religious content. We are here to be equipped, to grow in godliness, to be His body at work on His mission in the world and to live with the constant awareness that Christ could return at any moment.

As members of the church, we need to encourage one another to stay focused on eternal truths. We need to challenge one another to live holy lives, to persevere in faith, and to continue spreading the gospel to those who don’t know Christ. There is no more important mission for us.

Practical Applications for Today

1. Prioritize What Lasts

2. Live with Urgency in Sharing the Gospel

3. Cultivate a Heart of Holiness

4. Serve Others in Light of the Coming Judgment

5. Live Peacefully and Blamelessly

The Holy Spirit Empowers Us for Service

 

1. The Holy Spirit Empowers Us to Be Witnesses of Jesus

2. The Holy Spirit Equips Us with Spiritual Gifts for Ministry

3. The Holy Spirit Guides Us in Discipling Others

4. The Holy Spirit Enables Us to Bear Fruit in Discipleship

5. The Holy Spirit Strengthens Us for the Work of Discipleship

• Matthew 28:20 – “...and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.”

• The Holy Spirit is with us, empowering us to live out our calling to make disciples and bring others into the Kingdom of God.

 

– “Thank you for listening today! Giving Thanks should be a daily part of the life of every disciple of Jesus. We have so much to be thankful for, we just so easily are distracted by the details of life.Be intentional, be thankful!

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May we all be found faithful, ready, and living for eternity. Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus and never stop running."