The Exegete is a biblical teaching podcast that walks you through books of the Bible verse-by-verse. With over 30 years of experience in ministry, and 40 years experience in studying the Word, Gary Livengood helps you discover the meaning and purpose of theology and how it fits into our daily lives. Livengood also walks you through practical ways of improving your walk with Christ and how to apply scripture to your relationships, your job, and your church community. Draw closer to Jesus and ...
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Isaiah | Lesson 8: The Actual Circumstances of Isaiah’s’ Era
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Isaiah 2:1-3In this session we begin chapter two which consists of three sections; the “ideal” (verses 1-4), the “actual” (verses 5-11), and the “eventual” (verses 12-22). Each section deals with a period of time. Verses 1-4 are about the 1,000 year millennial reign of Jesus Christ on earth. Unlike any period of earthly history, believers (whether …
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Isaiah | Lesson 7: The Glorious Millennium
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Isaiah 2:1-3 In this session we begin chapter two which consists of three sections; the “ideal” (verses 1-4), the “actual” (verses 5-11), and the “eventual” (verses 12-22). Each section deals with a period of time. Verses 1-4 are about the 1,000 year millennial reign of Jesus Christ on earth. Unlike any period of earthly history, believers (whether…
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Isaiah | Lesson 6: Two Purposes of Judgment
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Isaiah 1:16-20 Continuing in unbelief, rebellion, and hypocrisy will result in disaster for Israel. Their enemy will be enabled by God’s own hand! We see two reasons for judgment. One is simply putting an end to a vile and wicked who have forever turned away from any interest in repentance. The other reason is for disciplinary purposes. God desires…
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Isaiah | Lesson 5: The Solution to the Sanctimonious
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Isaiah 1:16-19 Because of the people’s hypocritical and empty practice of the actually God-ordained rituals, the Lord gives nine practices that would represent to Him real repentance and true good works, making the rituals practices meaningful and sincere. Isaiah tells the people that although their sins are as “scarlet,” with true faith repentance…
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Isaiah | Lesson 4: Sanctimonious Hypocrisy
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Isaiah 1:11-15 Isaiah describes five ritual practices that the Jews were performing that God had commanded them to do in the Law. Unfortunately, their hearts were so darkened and so far from the Lord that God actually says He hates their rituals. The Lord even says that He will refuse to hear their prayers because of their extreme hypocrisy. The Ex…
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Isaiah | Lesson 3: Four-Fold Judgment Pending
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Isaiah 1:7-10 We begin this session with a brief discussion on four types of prophecy: prolepsis, futurism, the telescoping technique, and the issue of multiple fulfillments. The LORD God gives a four-fold description of the devastating judgment coming on Israel, the north kingdom. There is also a warning to Judah, the south kingdom, about their fr…
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Isaiah | Lession 2: Warning of Judgment Against Israel
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Isaiah 1:1-6 The LORD God begins to warn the Jewish people, the north kingdom of Israel in particular, about coming judgment. The description of Israel acknowledges the depth of their rebellion against God as well as numerous specific sins of a very dark nature. Isaiah compares Israel to a desperately sick human body. We look at the prophetic techn…
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Isaiah | Lesson 1: Historical Context of the Book of Isaiah
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Isaiah 1:1 We begin our study in selected chapters of Isaiah by looking at historical events in the Old Testament, starting at creation. How and when did the kingdom of Israel split into two nations? Why were kings reigning in both Jewish nations when that was not God’s intention for their government? What was the spiritual condition of both Judah …
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Colossians | Lesson 32: Essentials of Biblical Prayer
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We end our study in Colossians with this session. Paul gives specific “how-to” instruction about our prayers lives: be devoted, be alert, be thankful, be interceding. Paul asks for intercessory prayer for himself and his missionary work. This is a strong encouragement for us to pray for missionaries! Then Paul exhorts all believers to take advantag…
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Colossians | Lesson 31: Impartial Judgment and Biblical Management
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Paul includes a very strong warning statement at the end of chapter three about God’s judgment on those who do evil. For those outside of Jesus Christ the judgment is unavoidable, impartial, and consequential. Paul then goes on in chapter four to give the final “role” instruction. His teaching to “masters” (and all who are in similar authority posi…
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Colossians | Lesson 30: Essentials of Biblical Employment
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Paul moves on to instruction regarding the master-slave relationship. Even in this difficult reality Paul teaches on what the godly response is to be. We also note the application here to the employer-employee relationship. Additionally, Paul addresses the matter of, “whatever you do…” We look at five points related to that all-encompassing stateme…
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Colossians | Lesson 29: Essentials of Biblical Parenting
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Paul continues his instruction in the matter of the biblically-defined family. Children are to be obedient to parents. We note that the Scripture does not take this matter flippantly or lightly at all. Parents, perhaps especially fathers here, are to train their children up ultimately, first and foremost, to be disciples of Jesus. We look at some v…
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Colossians | Lesson 28: Essentials of A Biblical Marriage
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Paul begins his teaching on relationships, starting with the family. In this session we focus on the husband-wife relationship, that is, submission and headship. Paul notes that these roles are ordained by God. We recognize that the marriage roles are rooted in the unchangeable historical facts of creation. Like and follow us on... Facebook: https:…
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Colossians | Lesson 27: Essentials of the Christian's Walk
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Colossians 3:16-17 Paul gives us the several essentials of a Christian’s walk with Christ. The word of God, instruction from the Scripture, worship within the body of Christ, and being thankful to God. A combination of these practices in the Christian life enables believers to live as Paul instructs us in verse seventeen: do anything and everything…
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Colossians | Lesson 26: Essentials of Biblical Relationships
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Colossians 3:13-15 Paul mentions three essential relational components that must be practiced between Christians. First is the matter of forgiveness. We look at four crucial promises implied when we forgive someone. Second, Paul addresses the putting on love. This is agape love, the true biblical ideal. It is very important to understand this type …
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Colossians | Lesson 25: Five Qualities to "Put On"
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Colossians 3:12 Paul begins to sum up what the “renewal” and the putting on of the new self mean. He begins with three words that are foundational to the Christian faith: chosen, holy, and beloved. He then lists five matters of godly character that Christians are to strive for, to “put on.” We look at these five qualities in detail. Like and follow…
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Colossians | Lesson 24: Being Renewed
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Colossians 3:10-11 We look at the practical side of how we are able to be renewed, per Paul’s instruction. The renewal and what Paul calls “the true knowledge” is about making us like Christ, who created the new self in us. We consider the many means, some very difficult, that the Lord may use for this purpose. Paul uses four contrasting comparison…
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Colossians | Lesson 23: Five Things to Put Aside
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Colossians 3:8-10 Paul exhorts believers to put aside five more sin categories in verse eight. These five are linked together and have much to do with attitude and the tongue. They are extremely damaging to other people. He also addresses the problem of lying between believers. Paul again exhorts Christians in the matter of laying aside the old sel…
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Colossians | Lesson 22: The Cause of God's Wrath
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Paul specifically names five sins in verse five, of which at least four address the matter of sexual sin. The fifth, greed, he relates to idolatry. The seriousness of these iniquities is clear as Paul says that they bring the wrath of God on humanity. They are to have no place in a Christian’s life. We look at the question of what God’s wrath is. L…
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Colossians | Lesson 21: A Radical Approach to Sin
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Paul instructs us that our practice must parallel our position in Christ. He begins here, and continues throughout chapter three, to give the moral and ethical demands of the Christian life. His radical approach to dealing with sin in our lives includes what Paul terms “putting to death” the flesh in order to live holy lives. We look at a number of…
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Colossians | Lesson 20: Seeking the Things Above
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Paul begins to give practical instruction on godliness, emphasizing the seeking of heavenly things. He especially addresses the issue of setting our minds on right things, not on empty earthly matters. The reason for this practice is that, as believers, we have “died” to this world and we are now “hidden with Christ in God.” Like and follow us on..…
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Colossians | Lesson 19: The Danger of Aceticism
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Paul speaks to the third of three deadly doctrines, that of asceticism, or extreme unbiblical self-denial, a type of legalism. Paul says that this asceticism is strictly the teaching of men, but it can actually appear to be wise and holy. Christ’s death and resurrection and the grace of God has set us free from the supposed need to appease God with…
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Colossians | Lesson 18: The Danger of Angel Worship
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Paul addresses his readers about the second of three deadly doctrines in this section of chapter two. The problem at hand is that of angel worship which was being brought into the Colossians church. We look at six dangers of angel worship as well as several warnings about the characteristics of those who practice this type of idolatry. Like and fol…
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Colossians | Lesson 17: The Danger of Legalism
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Paul begins here in Colossians 2:16, and continues to the end of the chapter, to address three deadly doctrines of legalism, angel worship, asceticism. In this session we look at the dangerous and common problem of legalism. Paul mentions five areas of legalistic potential: food, drink, festivals, celebrations, and the Sabbath day. Like and follow …
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Colossians | Lesson 16: More Blessings "In Him"
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Paul continues to address the four results of being made alive together with Christ. The third result is the canceling out of “certificate of debt” against us. The fourth result is that the debt is nailed to the cross. The power of the cross is seen in the disarming of the “rulers and authorities.” Paul says that it was by the cross of Christ that …
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Colossians | Lesson 15: The Blessings "In Him"
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Paul addresses our spiritual burial with Christ through the work of the cross and also our spiritual resurrection as a result of faith in Jesus. Although we were formerly spiritually dead, He made us alive together with Christ. Paul states the first two of four results of being made alive together with Him. Like and follow us on... Facebook: https:…
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Colossians | Lesson 14: Our Position in Christ
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Paul continues to emphasize our position in Christ. We are “made complete” in Him. We take a look at the practical implications of that statement. We are also circumcised spiritually in Him. This is a circumcision that sets us free from the otherwise necessary dominion of sin. Additionally, Paul, yet again, gives us another facet of Christ’s deity;…
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Colossians | Lesson 13: Willing Captives
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In this lesson Paul makes a strong and Irrefutable statement about the deity of Jesus Christ. Paul has talked previously about our willing captivity to Jesus Christ as opposed to being captives to Satan and the world. What does life look like as a willing captive to Jesus? Four points: bring every thought captive to Christ, follow the Master’s agen…
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Colossians | Lesson 12: Be Devoted Not Deluded
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In the session, Paul instructs his readers to be devoted, not deluded. Don’t be fooled by Satan’s deception or by persuasive worldly philosophies even though they may sound wise or profound. Paul exhorts us to five important practices: walk in Christ, be firmly rooted in Him, be established in your faith just as you were instructed, and always over…
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Colossians | Lesson 11: Four Purposes of Paul's Struggle
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In the lesson, Paul mentions four struggles that he faces on behalf of the Colossian church and must address for their edification. First, that their hearts may be encouraged, not discouraged by wrong teaching. Second, that they may be knit together, rather than divided by false teachers. Third, that they may attain to all the wealth that comes fro…
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Colossians | Lesson 10: The Mystery of the Gospel
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Verses 26-29.Paul teaches about the mystery of the gospel, hidden for ages, but now manifested. The mystery was Christ in us. Paul is careful to note that gentiles are included in God’s plan. Paul encapsulates the mission of the church in that he wants to proclaim Christ to every man, admonishing and teaching with great wisdom in order to make all …
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Colossians | Lesson 9: Rejoicing in Suffering
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In verses 23-25, Paul continues addressing the all-important matter of being firmly established and steadfast in our walk with Christ. He talks about his own position in the church including the reality of suffering and his own willingness to do so on behalf of believers and in obedience to the Lord. God may call us to the same! Additionally, Paul …
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Colossians | Lesson 8: The Meaning of Reconciliation
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The Apostle Paul closes out this great Christological passage by proclaiming Jesus Christ to be reconciler of all things in verses 20-23. Paul organized his thoughts in groupings of threes. Three facets of reconciliation, three conditions we were in before Jesus reconciled us to himself, three spiritual states we are after reconciliation, and three…
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Colossians | Lesson 7: Seven More Truths About Jesus Christ
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Paul continues in verses 16-20, to teach about the nature and the work of Christ. Not only is Jesus Christ the creator of all things, He is the purpose or goal of creation. As God Himself, Jesus pre-existed all things and He holds all things together. In regard to the church, Jesus is the head, the origin, and the pre-eminent One. Again addressing …
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Colossians | Lesson 6: Six Truths About Jesus Christ
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In verse thirteen, Paul begins what many consider to be the greatest christological passage in the entire New testament. Paul addresses the potential heresies creeping into the church at Colossi. Paul makes the reality of both Jesus’ divinity and Jesus’ humanity abundantly clear. In this session we learn that Jesus is the Christian’s means of deliv…
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Colossians | Lesson 5: Paul's Intercessory Prayer
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We continue in verses 9-12 in the study of Paul’s intercessory prayer for the Colossians. Paul prays that the believers at Colossi would not only increase in the knowledge of God, but that they would have greater power in the Lord, being steadfast and patient. Paul emphasizes the importance of being thankful and that God has actually qualified us t…
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Colossians | Lesson 4: Understanding the Grace of God in Truth
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Verses 6-12. We look at the fifth of five truths of the gospel Paul has given in verses 5-8; the Colossians had, “understood the grace of God in truth.” Two aspects of legalism are discussed in relation to this. Also, we begin the study of Paul’s prayer of intercession including the matters of knowing God’s will, walking in a manner worthy of the L…
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Colossians | Lesson 3: Faith, Love and Hope
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In this session of Colossians Paul commends the Colossian church on their faith, hope, and love as well as giving his readers five important and relevant truths about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Like and follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exegetepodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/exegetepodcast…
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Colossians | Lesson 2: Saints and Faithful Brethren
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In the second session of Colossians we look at two very positive and admirable words that Paul uses to describe the Colossian believers as well as powerful declarations which God makes about being “in Christ.” Like and follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exegetepodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/exegetepodcast…
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Colossians | Lesson 1: Four Theological Problems
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In our first session in Colossians we look at some back ground of the book, four theological problems that Paul will address in this epistle, and Paul’s salutation to the church at Colossi. Like and follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exegetepodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/exegetepodcast…
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2 Peter | Lesson 17: Living In Light of Jesus' Return
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In our final session in second peter, we continue and finish the eight exhortations that the Apostle Peter gives us as to how we are to live in light of Jesus’ return.
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2 Peter | Lesson 16: The Day of the Lord
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We look at the problem of those who have never heard of Jesus or the gospel, the intense conditions at Jesus return, and the first two of the final eight exhortations in Second Peter.
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2 Peter | Lesson 15: Skeptics of His Return
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Peter continues to address the problem of those who deny the Lord’s return as well as those wonder about the seeming delay of The Second Coming.
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2 Peter | Lesson 14: Jesus Will Literally Return
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In chapter three, Peter teaches about the second coming of Christ. In this session Peter addresses the problem of those who deny the Lord’s literal physical return.
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2 Peter | Lesson 13: Snares and Enticements for Believers
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Peter finishes chapter two with relentless warnings about false teachings, describing their spiritual condition and how they entice even believers. Also, those who follow false teachers may have been saved, but they are horribly snared by sin.
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2 Peter | Lesson 12: Evil Character of False Teachers
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Peter continues to tell us about the wicked and ungodly character of the false teachers in the categories of their animality and avarice.
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2 Peter | Lesson 11: Categories of Wickedness
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Beginning in 2 Peter 2:10, Peter addresses three extremely serious categories of wickedness practiced by false teachers and the consequences of these. We study the first two; audacity and animality.
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2 Peter | Lesson 10: Proof that False Teachings Will be Judged
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2 Peter 2:4-9. Peter addresses the matter of inescapable judgement coming on false teachers. He uses four references to Old Testament events to prove God's righteous judgement on those trying to mislead the church.
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2 Peter | Lesson 9: Judgment of False Teachers
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2 Peter 2:1-3. Peter addresses the inevitable judgment and destruction of false teachers and we look at an overview of the varying states of the soul described in the Bible after death.
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2 Peter | Lesson 8: The Danger of False Teaching
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2 Peter 2:1-3. Peter continues addressing the character of the false teachers as well as describing their extremely dangerous impact in the church.
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