Second Wind
“It’s Dangerous Out There”
2 Peter 2

You need a “second wind” because it is dangerous out there!

2 Peter 2

Dangerous counterfeits
People who speak and live contrary to the teachings of Jesus and His message

“…denying the Master who bought them…” –2 Peter 2:1b

Cocky and insulting – 2 Peter 2:10b-13a
Partying and greedy – 2 Peter 2:13b-16
Dried up and useless – 2 Peter 2:17
Totally free to do whatever – 2 Peter 2:18-22

Beware
Counterfeit ideas about Jesus exist – 2 Peter 2:1-3

Been around; always be around 
Our hearts are the problem
Morals become relative 
• It’s subtle 
• It’s popular
• It’s divisive 

Truth is discovered in the person of Jesus.

Beware
Counterfeit ideas about Jesus are destructive – 2 Peter 2:4-8, 10

Gives three examples
• Fallen Angels
• Noah and the Ark
• Sodom and Gomorrah
It eventually catches up to you
The faithful will always stand out	
	
It is possible to live in such a way that we belittle Jesus.		

Be aware
God can rescue us from counterfeit living - 2 Peter 2:9
		
It is never too late to return to who Jesus wants us to be.

God loves us enough to give us a warning.