Hedgemaker Baptist Podcast

The sermon establishes the theological foundation of the believer's priesthood by tracing the concept of the firstborn from Old Testament figures like Jacob and Joseph to the New Testament reality of Christ as the firstborn among many brethren, emphasizing His preeminence and the inheritance of all believers. It highlights how God initially designated the firstborn sons of Israel as priests, later...

The gifts of the wisemen were practical, prophetical, praise-ful. Yet, it was the worship that was the most important.

In the Old Testament, there were many mediators between God and man. But in the New Testament, we have one mediator, and it is Jesus Christ. But through Christ, we are priests with the ability to speak directly to God.

In Christ, believers are made kings and priests unto God. This requires great stewardship and service on our part.

John is writing to these seven literal churches revealing the Lord Jesus Christ to them. He begins by revealing Jesus Christ as the Mediator between man and God.

Most people have a concept of a god that rules over the world. We as believers know that it is the God of the Bible who created the world and everything in it. But how does God reveal Himself to the world that He created?

A revelation is something uncovered that has previously been hidden. It is through God's Word that God especially reveals Himself to mankind. When applied to the last book of the Bible, what is it that God is revealing to mankind?

How does God reveal himself to mankind? Throughout the history of mankind, God has revealed himself in different ways. The book of Revelation is about the revelation of Jesus Christ.

A warning is given to all believers to beware of doctrinal error that would lead them astray. There has always been error that leads ignorant believers away from the Bible. We must take caution to prevent our own falling away.

Several times in this book, Peter, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, tells us to be looking. Let's learn from 2 Peter what we are to be looking at.

There are numerous things that we should have knowledge of when it comes to our relationship with God. Ignorance of God's Word and Will should never characterize the life of the believer.

As Peter speaks of the second coming of the Lord, he seeks to remind the believers of what has already been taught them. It is key to the believer's life to be constantly in the Word and under the preaching of God's Word, that he not forget what God desires of them.

How can we know that a teacher is false? Are there certain characteristics or attributes that reveal their heart and motives? The Bible gives us answers to these questions so that we are not taken astray by those seeking our destruction.

As Peter warns of false teachers, he uses the example of Balaam from Numbers. The way of Balaam is to make a market of spiritual things. He sought to use spiritual things for earthly gain. Peter warns against this type of false teaching.

We can know false teachers by their walk, their will, their pursuit of wealth, and their women. Rather than walking in the Spirit, they will be walking according to their flesh, and it shows in every area of their life.

Peter is giving us some examples of false teachers from the Old Testament. Why? So we can learn from them and be diligent in watching for false teachers in our day.

It is a necessity within our local churches to be vigilant for false teachers. We can recognize false teachers by their worship, their ways, and their words.

We must recognize the importance of standing firm in biblical truth amidst spiritual compromise and theological apostasy. This is done by standing firm on the Word of God. Ultimately, believers need to grow in their knowledge of Christ in order to guard against false teachings.

Today, there is a critical need for consistent remembrance of truth amidst spiritual compromise and theological apostasy. Drawing from Ezekiel's call to "make up the hedge," and Peter's exhortations in 2 Peter 1, the message underscores the human tendency toward forgetfulness and blindness, urging listeners to actively stir up their memories and endure with steadfast faith. Through scriptural exam...

Every believer has the need to lay aside weights and sin, looking to Jesus as the author and finisher of faith, and diligently working to share the Gospel. We must beware of spiritual blindness, short-sightedness, and forgetfulness. Rather, we must remain steadfast in our faith and actively participate in the work of spreading the Gospel, thereby fulfilling their calling and standing firm until Ch...

The sermon emphasizes the importance of dynamic maturity in the Christian life, urging believers to actively cultivate virtues, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity to foster a flourishing faith. Drawing from 2 Peter 1, true growth stems from diligent engagement with Scripture and a commitment to enduring trials which ultimately leading to a life that reflect...

Ministry must begin with service. It is natural for us to exalt ourselves over Christ and His will. Hence, the necessity to have spiritual maturity before service. Otherwise, we are seeking to serve God in our own sinful flesh.

One of the greatest characteristics of God is that He is eternal. What does this mean for us today?

We serve the Lord in many different ways, but one of the most obvious ways is with our attitude. A Christ-like attitude of service, following his stellar example, is the will of God for every believer.

Service follows salvation, sanctification, and submission. The order is importance. One method of serving the Lord is by ministering to other believers. This is exemplified by the pastor of the local church.