3C's Bible Study

John begins this letter by pointing to the beginning as the only reference point for authentic Christianity. He explores the Word of Life which was from the beginning and the manifestations of that Life in human flesh and unveils fellowship or koinonia as the link between the two. We dive into the meaning and practice of fellowship, weaving into the primary revelation that God is light. As light,...

John is the last apostle and his mission is to call the church back to the first and vital things. The heart of John's letter is an invitation to fellowship with the Father that makes for joy, righteousness, truth and assurance. The call to fellowship is John's strategy for believers against the primary issue of the last days which is the drifting from truth caused by deception and falseho...

We consider some of the important principles of a secure faith as summarized by the apostle in this closing chapter. The primary principle is "to remember", which is the anchor of the letter. Peter then highlights "the error of the wicked" which is the principle he wants his readers to avoid if they are to keep their steadfastness in the last days. He also shows us what it mean...

In this closing part of chapter 2, Peter follows up on the exploration of the psychology of deception by defining the missing piece in all of the deceptions of the enemy aimed at our self-nature. We consider this missing element and unveil how to ensure it in our walk with God. We conclude by examining the law of bondage and how to break free from the slippery path.

What is the root cause of falsehood and radical departures from the faith? It’s a question worth answering as Peter warns the church of the subtle infiltration of false teachers. We examine the anatomy of deception - its root cause and outworkings and reveal the antidotes presented in this letter. We hope that the Lord will open our eyes and rid our hearts of everything that keeps us vulnerable to...

In the concluding part of this chapter, Peter makes the case that faith needs to be enhanced by moral excellence and wisdom for the believer to be fruitful in the knowledge of God. He reveals through this that faith is only an entry point into something much bigger - our calling. Though our calling and election are secure from God's perspective, the apostle urges us to apply ourselves diligent...

Peter begins this second letter by revealing that his readers and we have received the same faith as he and the heroes of the Old and New Testament, which subdued kingdoms, birthed righteousness, stopped the mouth of lions and more. The question that leads to our exploration of faith in this episode is if you have received the same seed of faith as the greats we read about, what is missing or hind...

Peter concludes this letter by addressing people in the specifics of their position in the church and circumstances in life. There is priceless advice for elders and pastors as well as followers and those called to submit. He concludes this chapter by pointing us to the attitudes that guarantee a supply of grace and an entrance into the glory that is prepared for us.

In this second part, we summarize the fundamental principle of overcoming suffering and highlight the five commitments that ensure that we actualize the glory that God has in every circumstance.

The primary basis for sharing the Gospel is that our hearts are grounded in the hope and experience of the Gospel, and the next is to be ready or prepared to give an answer for that hope. Reasoning about your faith requires the preparation of learning how to defend the faith. We consider in this study, how to start Gospel conversations and stay in the conversation.

Marriage provides the platform for revealing the glory of God like no other human relationship or engagement does because of the practical daily sacrifices that make us more Godlike. Each marriage will fulfil this divine aim of revealing the glory of God to the extent that both husband and wives live by the character of the life of God. Peter also addresses the need for unity and compassion in the...

The kingdom of God advances only on the backs of those who lay down every thing. In these verses, Peter charges those who will be part of God's building to abstain from lusts of the flesh, to practice submission and to embrace suffering. This episode unpacks each of these and uncovers the mindset that enables us to live out the supernatural life of God in the heat of life.

Peter unearths the powerful metaphor of "living stones" to describe the nature and purpose of God's work in Christ, which is now extended to us as His representatives on the earth. The ultimate expression of the glory of God is in a house or a community of believers, each individually crafted by God for a unique function, and connected together by the foundation of Christ. It is here...

God's objective in our lives is to produce His glory, and the pathway into that glory is holiness. The two main channels through which our lives can produce the glory of God are our priesthood and the witness of our lives.  The privilege of priesthood and witness rests on the grace of God, and the effectiveness of them in our lives rests on the formation of the holy character of God in us. To...

Peter's first letter is addressed to "the dispersion" in Christ, those who were fleeing persecution because of their convictions. We examine the source, meaning and goal of suffering in the Christian life. We also consider the three-fold cord of a salvation that will reach its end and what that end looks like. We have been called to a living hope, whose riches we can lay hold of today by faith.&nb...

As Christians, we will live live most of our lives in the Chronos (the routine), and what we do in the routine of life is what will determine the outcome of our faith in the Kairos or opportune moments. It is in the Chronos that is most tested. The closing chapter of this letter therefore offers secure grounds for faith in the everyday, of which the most secure ground is to stay in the love of God...

Faith by its nature rewards believing and perseverance, allowing anyone to who believes to receive from God. It is possible, however, to receive from God but fall short on the main goal of faith, which is to please Him, because of the absence of discipline in our lives. This episode traces the pattern of endurance and discipline that was at work in Jesus, explores the question of the contradiction...

The golden principle of faith mentioned in Hebrews 11:6 requires that anyone walking with God by faith will need to make an upfront investment of believing and further down, the investment of perseverance.  Believing is what led the heroes of faith in the chapter into their journeys of destiny and for many, perseverance added along the way. Yet, God has prepared something better for us so tha...

The path of faith begins with a calling. Our calling is what opens us to the privileges of access to God and sets us on a peculiar journey of faith (for pruning, training and equipping) making us the kind of people that can stand in our ordination. Anyone who can believe God for something is able to do so because they were called. Faith transcends us to the generations after us, and as such, the s...

In view of the complete and perfect sacrifice of Christ for the sins of the world, the first few verses in the study consider the problem of continuing wilfully in sin and the legal dilemma it creates. The Gospel prescribes a lifestyle for everyone who believes - the life of faith. Faith is the not only the antidote to drifting as it rightfully is, but is also the conversion link between heavenly...

From thinking redemptively, we go on to examine the quality of life that satisfies the current work of God in redemption. Christ was the ultimate embodiment of this life, and the manner in which he lived is instructive to us to whom the ministry of reconciliation has now been committed. The fidelity of the love of God for us is never in question as far as He is concerned. The questions that remain...

The verses before us answer the pressing question of why the sacrificial system of the Old Testament was required or instituted even though it is not efficacious in dealing with sin. Answering this question is crucial to understanding the necessity of the suffering and death of Jesus, and what His ministry in heaven accomplishes for us today. The principle that unlocks the meaning of covenant and...

The worship that God seeks is not one that is based on human performance or religious activity, but on the activity of the Spirit in the innermost being of a man, where the presence of God dwells. True worship goes beyond the veil (the soul), reaches deep into the conscience of a man and produces transformation. It touches reality, not by busy activity (duty) but by concentrated waiting on God (de...

Every priesthood exists to service and amplify the articles of a covenant. Without covenant, there can be no priesthood. In this episode, we discuss the meaning of covenant and priesthood and why both should be at the heart of human life according to God's vision. The chapter goes on to expound on the New Covenant, highlighting the necessity for it, its dissimilarities with the Old Covenant, the f...

This chapter returns to the topic of the Priesthood of Christ and the order on which it is based. This new Priesthood is kingly, eternal, that is, based on the power of an endless life and is also heavenly, making it a solid ground upon which the hope of every heart and every nation can rest. Because this priesthood is superior to the one that preceded it and was established by an oath from God, i...