Jesus Christ Gives True Freedom

The Book of 2 Peter: Jesus Christ Gives True Freedom
2 Peter 2:17-22
Rev. Chris Strevel

I. Grandiose Words Very Alluring (vv. 17-18)
A. Christ Gives True Water, Not Empty Springs
B. Christ Speaks Life, Not Vain, Grand, Impotent Words
C. Christ Purifies; the Flesh Allured by Sensuality

II. Freedom Promised by Scammers (v. 19)
A. Fake Freedom: >From Law, Purity, Duty, Judgment
B. When Freedom Is a Lie: Offered by Slaves to Corruption
C. Christ Gives True Freedom, Not Bondage to the Flesh

III. Dogs and Pigs True to Their Nature (vv. 20-22)
A. Hold Fast! Jesus Christ Delivers from Corruption

1. Know Him as Savior: Cleansing
2. Know Him as Lord: Mortification and Obedience
3. Know Him as the Christ: Only and Sure Deliverer
   B. Danger: Worldly Pollutions Entangle and Overcome
   C. Warning: Ignorance Better than Apostasy
   D. Horror: Dogs Return to Their Vomit, Pigs to Their Dung