God’s Roadblocks To Hell

2 Peter 3:1-13

God’s Concern For Man

• Expressed in many ways– While in sin (Romans 5:8)– Longsuffering (2 Peter 3:9)

The Reality of Hell

• Some will go there (John 5:29)• God doesn’t want anyone there

(2 Peter 3:9)

Bible

Ignore It At Your Own Risk

• Given for our instruction– 2 Timothy 3:16, 17– 2 Peter 1:3

• Knowledge of right and wrong – Micah 6:8– Ephesians 2:10

God’s Saving Power

• Become a Christian– Romans 1:16, 17; 1 Peter 1:22, 23

• Grow as Christians– 1 Peter 2:2; 2 Peter 3:18

• Overcome temptation– Psalm 119:11, 165

• Be judged– John 12:48; Romans 2:16

Keeps Us From Perishing

• Involves obedience– Hebrews 4:1, 2

• Long rest from our labors– Hebrews 4:9, 10

Preaching

Reveals God’s Power

• The way to come to God– John 6:44, 45

• God’s chosen method– Romans 10:13-17

Gives Understanding

• Produces results– Acts 8:12, 13– 1Corinthians 1:18-25

• Been confirmed– Mark 16:20– Hebrews 2:1-4

Adequate Instructions For All

• Learn of grace, the blood of Christ and obedience– Ephesians 2:8– Hebrews 5:8, 9; 9:14

• Learn about faithfulness – Romans 12:1, 2– 1 Corinthians 15:58

Family

Under Severe Attack

• Working Moms• Latchkey kids at daycare centers• Failure of husbands to lead• Lack of commitment to marriage

God’s Way Helps

• Faithfulness a must – (Hebrews 13:4)

• Husbands and wives fulfill their roles – (Ephesians 5:22-33)

• Children must obey – (Ephesians 6:1-3)

Godly Living

Power of An Example

• Hard to ignore a godly example– 1 Peter 3:1-6

• Becomes a roadblock for others– Titus 2:7; Jude 20

Benefits Christians As Well

• Looking for the Lord’s return– Titus 2:11-14

• Not conformed to the world– Romans 12:1, 2

Conclusion

• Jesus came to save the lost (Luke 19:10)

• Life and teachings help us• Not God’s fault when men are lost