Sermons on
2 Peter 3:9

“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

Repentance >  The Call to Repentance  >  God's Patience and Kindness
The Call to Reppentance >  Understanding Repentance  >  The role of Repentance in Salvation
Understanding the Concept of Judgment >  The Purpose of God's Judgment  >  To Lead to Repentance
Understanding Reconciliation >  The Need for Reconciliation  >  God's Desire for Reconciliation
The Fulfillment of Biblical Prophecy >  Conclusion: Living in the Light of Biblical Prophecy  >  Urgency in evangelism
Understanding the Concept of Promise >  The Fulfillment of God's Promises  >  God's Promises are Fulfilled in His Timing
The Human Responsibility in Predestination >  Human Responsibility in Salvation  >  God's desire for all to be saved
The Controversies of Predestination >  Navigating the Controversies of Predestination  >  Trusting in God's Goodness
Repentance and Change of Actions >  Understanding Repentance  >  God's Call to Repentance
Understanding the Concept of Urgency >  The Urgency of God's Timing  >  The urgency of God's promises
Understanding the Concept of Speed in the Bible >  Speed of God's Judgment  >  God's judgment can also be delayed. He is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
The Role of Patience in the Christian Life >  Understanding Patience as a Fruit of the Spirit  >  Embracing patience as a characteristic of God's nature
The Ultimate Waiting >  Encouragement for the Waiting  >  The Assurance of God's Promises.
The Justice of God in the Old Testament >  God's Justice and Mercy  >  God's Patience
The Dawn as a Symbol of Christ's Return >  The Dawn: A Symbol of Hope and Renewal  >  The dawn is a reminder of God's faithfulness, just as Christ's return will be the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises.
The Good Shepherd Seeks the Lost Sheep >  The Good Shepherd in the Midst of Today's World  >  The Shepherd's Heart for the Lost Today.
The Glory of Christ's Return >  The Purpose of His Return  >  To Fulfill His Promises.
Abraham and Sarah's Delayed Promise >  The Delay of the Promise  >  God's Timing
The Necessity of Repentance >  The Call to Repentance  >  God's Call to Repentance
God's Patience and Kindness >  Understanding God's Patience  >  God's Patience in the New Testament
The Purpose of Judgment >  The Purpose of God's Judgment  >  To Bring Repentance and Salvation
God's Judgment is Righteous >  Responding to God's Righteous Judgment  >  Repentance
God's Judgment is Righteous >  The Hope in God's Righteous Judgment  >  God's Mercy in Judgment
God's Judgment is Inescapable >  The Grace in God's Judgment  >  God's desire is for all to come to repentance.
God's Judgment is Final >  Understanding God's Judgment  >  The Purpose of God's Judgment
Trust in God's Promises >  Challenges to Trusting in God's Promises  >  Misunderstanding or Misinterpretation of God's Promises
The Road of Repentance >  The Call to Repentance  >  A Universal Call
The Reality of Judgment >  The Grace and Mercy in Judgment  >  God's desire for all to repent and avoid judgment.
The Call to Reppent >  The Call to Repent  >  God's Continuous Call to Repentance
The Need for Repentance >  The Call to Repentance  >  God's Call for Repentance
A Changed Life >  Understanding the Need for Change  >  God's desire for our transformation
Repenting of Sin >  The Need for Repentance  >  God's Call to Repentance
The Noahic Covenant >  The Noahic Covenant and the Gospel  >  Assurance of God's Promises
Living Reconciled Lives >  God's Role in Reconciliation  >  God's Desire for Reconciliation
Our Eternal Destiny >  The Choice of Our Eternal Destiny  >  God's Sovereign Choice
Repentance and Forgiveness >  The Role of God in Repentance  >  God's Call to Repentance
Discipline and Repentance >  The Need for Repentance  >  The Role of Repentance in Salvation
Eternal Fire >  Understanding the Concept of Eternal Fire  >  The Purpose of Eternal Fire
Defining Repentance >  The Call to Repentance  >  God's Call to Repentance
Personal Repentance >  The Need for Personal Repentance  >  God's desire for all to come to repentance
When Parents are Non-Believers or Spiritually Weak >  Trusting God's Sovereignty Over Your Family's Spiritual Journey  >  Trusting in God's perfect timing for your parents' spiritual awakening
The Inevitability of Judgment for All People >  The Hope in Judgment  >  The Mercy of God in Judgment
The Call to Repenance and Faith Today >  Understanding the Need for Repentance  >  God's call to repentance
Looking Forward to the Day of Light >  Anticipating the Day of Light  >  With Patience
God's Patience and Faithfulness in Our Doubts >  God's Patience in Our Doubts  >  God's Unfailing Patience
A Teacher Must Be Patient and Kind >  The Importance of Patience in Teaching  >  Patience as a Reflection of God's Love
To Judge the Living and the Dead >  Understanding God's Judgment  >  The Purpose of God's Judgment
God Commands All People Everywhere to Reppent >  God's Command to Repent  >  God's Patience in Commanding Repentance
Repentance Leads to a Change in Deeds >  The Blessings of Repentance  >  Eternal Life
Every Deed Will Be Brought Into Judgment >  The Grace of God in Judgment  >  God does not desire anyone to perish
God's Promises are Fulfilled in His Time >  Experiencing the Fulfillment of God's Promises  >  God's Faithfulness and His Promises
Examples of God's Character Revealed Through Prophecy >  God's Mercy  >  Prophecy as a call to repentance
Some Ignore the Warning and Face Judgement >  The Grace of God  >  God's Desire for Repentance
Restoration through Repentance and Confession of Sins >  Understanding the Need for Repentance  >  God's Desire for our Repentance
The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree >  The Application: The Call to Repentance and Fruitfulness  >  The urgency of repentance in light of God's patience and grace
The Shepherd's Joy in Finding the Lost >  The Shepherd's Desire for All to Be Found  >  The Shepherd's Heart for the Lost
The Final Judgment as a Divine Mystery >  The Mystery of God's Mercy and Judgment  >  The tension between God's mercy and judgment
Understanding that this Judgment is about Condemnation >  The Purpose of Condemnation  >  Condemnation as a call to repentance.
Accepting God's Gift of Reconciliation Through Christ >  Understanding the Need for Reconciliation  >  Understanding God's desire for reconciliation
Keeping the Hope of His Coming Alive >  Holding Fast to the Hope of His Coming  >  Trusting in His Timing
The Eternal Nature of God's Promise >  The Fulfillment of God's Promises  >  God's Promises are Fulfilled in His Time
It Will Bring Judgment and Salvation >  Understanding God's Judgment  >  The Purpose of God's Judgment
The Opportunity for Repenance and Forgiveness >  The Opportunity for Repentance  >  God's Patience
Repenting and Turning Away from Sin >  The Need for Repentance  >  God's Call to Repentance
Repentance is Turning Away from Sin >  The Call to Repentance  >  God's Invitation
Repentance Leads to Forgiveness and Refreshing >  The Call to Repentance  >  God's Invitation
Repentance Can Turn Curses into Blessings >  The Call to Repentance Today  >  God's Call to Repentance
God's Justice is Perfect and Unchanging >  The Unchanging Nature of God's Justice  >  God's justice is unchanging because His promises are unchanging. He has promised to judge the world in righteousness, and He will fulfill His promise.
Israelites' Wait for the Promised Land >  Lessons for Us Today  >  Waiting on God's Promises
Recognizing Patience as a Divine Attribute >  Understanding the Nature of God's Patience  >  God's Patience is Infinite
We Experience God's Promise Through Faith >  The Role of Faith in Experiencing God's Promises  >  Faith is Trusting in God's Timing
Jesus as Our Model of Patience >  Jesus Demonstrates Patience in His Intercession for Us  >  Jesus is patient in His return
The Eternal Consequences of Delaying Salvation >  The Urgent Call to Salvation  >  God's Patience is for Our Salvation
Judgment as an Act of God >  Responding to God's Judgment  >  Repentance
Trust in God's Promises for Strength >  Understanding God's Promises  >  God's promises are fulfilled in His perfect timing
Prophets Warn People of Impending Danger >  The Purpose of Prophetic Warnings  >  To Prevent Destruction
Through Repentance and Confession of Sins >  Understanding Repentance  >  God's Desire for Repentance
God's Faithfulness in Forgiving Our Sins >  God's Response to Sin  >  God's mercy and patience in dealing with sinners
The Example of Christ's Selfless Love >  Christ's Love: Patient and Enduring  >  Christ's love is patient, shown by His long-suffering towards His disciples and His persistent pursuit of lost souls.
Gideon's Transformation from Doubt to Faith >  Lessons from Gideon's Transformation  >  God's Patience with Our Doubts
Repentance and Turning Back to God >  Encouragement to Repent  >  God's Patience
Repentance Leads to Joy in Heaven >  The Call to Repentance  >  God is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance
The Parable of the Wedding Feast >  The King's Invitation: God's Call to Humanity  >  The persistence of the king's invitation and God's patience with humanity
The Parable of the Fig Tree >  The Gardener's Plea: A Picture of God's Patience and Mercy  >  God's Patience and Mercy Towards Us
The Urgency of the Lord's Return >  Living in Light of His Return  >  Evangelism
The Biblical Definition of Eternal Fire >  The Mercy of God and Eternal Fire  >  God's desire for all to be saved
The Reality of Heaven and Hell >  The Choice Between Heaven and Hell  >  God's Desire for All to Choose Heaven
Bearing Fruit in Keeping with Repentance >  Understanding Repentance  >  The Call to Repentance
Prayer for the Perpetrators of Injustice >  Praying for the Perpetrators of Injustice  >  Praying for their repentance
Jesus' Teaching About The Father's Will >  Understanding the Father's Will  >  The Father's will is for all to come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
God's Patience in the Old Testament >  God's Patience in His Promises  >  God's patience in waiting for His people to return to Him
Parents as Models of God's Love >  Parents Show God's Patience  >  Parents are patient with their children's growth and development, just as God is patient with our spiritual growth. Patience in Growth
Conquest and the Sanctity of Life >  The Sanctity of Life as a Fundamental Biblical Principle  >  The value of life in God's eyes
Understanding that God's Timing is Perfect >  God's Timing is Always Perfect  >  God's timing is perfect in fulfilling His promises. He is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with us, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
God's Promise to Deliver His People >  Understanding God's Promise  >  The Scope of God's Promise
The Eternal Consequences of Unrepented Wrong >  The Necessity of Repentance  >  God's Patience
The Bridegroom's Faithfulness in His Return >  The Bridegroom's Patience  >  Waiting for the Right Time
The Sounding of the Seven Trumpets >  Conclusion: The Call to Repentance  >  The urgency of turning to God in light of the end times.
Prayer for the Salvation of Others >  The Heart of God for the Lost  >  God's desire for all to be saved
God's Patience and Kindness in Salvation >  Understanding God's Patience  >  The Purpose of God's Patience
The Intersection of Justice and Mercy >  The Mercy of God  >  The Call to Repentance
The Consequence of Sin is Death >  The Remedy for Sin  >  God's Love and Mercy
Repentance is a Gift from God >  The Call to Repentance  >  The Universality of Repentance
Examples of Mercy in the Bible >  God's Mercy to Adam and Eve  >  God's mercy is seen in His patience and longsuffering, giving Adam and Eve, and their descendants, the opportunity to repent.
Prophets as Instruments of God's Judgment >  The Purpose of God's Judgment  >  To Bring Repentance
Patience in Our Relationship with God >  God's Patience Towards Us  >  God's Patience in Our Redemption
The Implications of God's Swift Justice >  The Implications of God's Swift Justice for the Wicked  >  God's swift justice is a call to repentance for the wicked
The Return of the Perfect Son >  The Promise of His Return  >  God's Assurance
Jesus' Reaction to the Disciples' Failure >  Jesus‚Äô Understanding of Human Weakness  >  Jesus' Patience with the Disciples
The Restoration through Repentance and Wisdom >  Understanding the Need for Repentance  >  God's Call to Repentance
Introduction: The Concept of God's Sovereignty >  The Misunderstandings about God's Sovereignty  >  It Does Not Limit God's Love
The Importance of Understanding These Judgments >  Understanding the Concept of Judgment  >  The purpose of judgment
The Promise of His Second Coming >  The Certainty of the Promise  >  God's Timing
The Origin of Wrong on Earth >  The Call to Repentance  >  God's desire for repentance
The Terms of the Noahic Covenant >  The Implications of the Noahic Covenant for Today's Believers  >  The assurance of God's mercy and patience
The Significance of the Noahic Covenant >  Theological Implications of the Noahic Covenant  >  God's mercy and patience
The Role of God in Forgiveness >  God's Forgiveness is Available to All  >  God desires all people to come to repentance and receive His forgiveness
The Challenges of Depending on God >  Embracing God's Timing  >  Understanding that God's delay is not His denial
Understanding Vice from a Biblical Perspective >  God's View of Vice  >  God's mercy and desire for repentance.
Who Will Face the Eternal Fire? >  The Urgency of the Matter  >  The Love of God
The Consuming Fire and Our Hope >  The Consuming Fire and Our Sin  >  God's Mercy in Judgment
Cultivating the Biblical Virtue of Patience >  The Role of Patience in Evangelism  >  Trusting God's Timing
The Unconditional Nature of God's Love >  The Manifestation of God's Unconditional Love  >  God's love is shown in His patience and longsuffering towards us
Love in Patience and Kindness >  The Role of Patience in Love  >  God's patience towards us as an example
God's Judgment Leads to Purification >  Understanding God's Judgment  >  The Purpose of God's Judgment
Sharing the Gospel with Urgency >  Overcoming Barriers to Sharing the Gospel  >  Indifference
Repentance and Return to God >  The Grace of God in Repentance  >  God's Call to Repentance
Understanding God's Desire for Reconciliation >  The Nature of God's Reconciliation  >  God's Reconciliation is Universal
Embracing the Process of Purification >  Understanding the Need for Purification  >  God's Desire for Our Purification
The Scope of God's Promises >  The Fulfillment of God's Promises  >  God's promises are fulfilled in His perfect timing.
The Biblical Definition of Promise >  The Fulfillment of God's Promises  >  God's promises are fulfilled in His time
The Fire of God's Judgement >  The Final Judgement: The Lake of Fire  >  The Urgency of Repentance and Faith in Christ
The Purpose of God's Judgment >  God's Judgment is a Means of His Love  >  His judgment leads to repentance and salvation
God's Continuous Call to Reppentance >  The Blessings of Repentance  >  Eternal Life
The Growth of Small Faith >  Encouragement for Those with Small Faith  >  God's Patience
Hell as Separation from God >  The Consequence of Sin: Separation from God  >  God's desire for reconciliation
God as the Ultimate Judge >  The Nature of God's Judgment  >  Judgment Leading to Repentance
The Assurance of God's Deliverance >  Trusting in God's Timing for Deliverance  >  God's delay is not His denial
The Church will experience growth >  The Purpose of Growth  >  Growth results in more people coming to know Christ
The Biblical Definition of Repentance >  The Importance of Repentance in Salvation  >  God's desire for all to come to repentance
Repentance and Turning from Sin >  The Necessity of Repentance  >  God desires all people to come to repentance
Ananias and Sapphira's Unconfessed Sin >  The Grace of God in the Face of Our Sin  >  God desires that none should perish, but that all should reach repentance
The Fall of King Nebuchadnezzar >  The Warning of God  >  God's mercy in warning Nebuchadnezzar
The Punishment of the Wicked >  The Reality of God's Justice  >  God's Patience and Mercy
The Inevitability of God's Judgment >  Understanding God's Judgment  >  God's judgment is not immediate but patient, giving people time to repent and turn to Him.
Reflecting God's Patience and Kindness >  Understanding God's Patience and Kindness  >  God's Patience
Revival as a Spiritual Awakening >  The Urgency of Revival in Our Time  >  The eternal destiny of souls at stake
Patience as a Divine Attribute >  Understanding Patience as a Divine Attribute  >  God's Patience with Humanity
Trusting God's Promises Despite Delays >  Understanding God's Promises  >  God's promises are not always fulfilled in our timing. We must trust in His perfect timing and not our own.
God's Promise is Our Hope >  Understanding God's Promises  >  God's Promises are Fulfilled in His Time
God's Promise to Bring Justice >  God's Promise of Justice  >  God promises to bring justice swiftly. While it may seem like justice is delayed, God's timing is perfect.
God as the Master Gardener >  God as the Gardener of Our Souls  >  God's patience and long-suffering in our spiritual development
God Promises to Bring Justice >  The Promise of God's Justice  >  God promises to bring justice swiftly. While it may seem slow to us, His timing is perfect.
Doubt Leading to Stronger Faith >  The Promise of God for Those Who Doubt  >  God's Grace in Our Doubt
The Basis of God's Judgment >  God's Judgment is Based on His Love  >  God's judgment is tempered by His mercy. He does not want anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
Confessing Our Sins and Repenting >  The Call to Repentance  >  The Necessity of Repentance
Acknowledging Sin Leads to Repposure >  The Grace of God in Repentance  >  God's Desire for Repentance
Increased obedience to God's Word >  The Grace of God in Our Struggles with Obedience  >  God's patience and longsuffering
God's Love for the Lost >  The Lost in God's Eyes  >  God's Heart for the Lost
The Significance of the Promise >  The Fulfillment of God's Promises  >  God's promises are fulfilled in His perfect timing
Rejecting Jesus Means Rejecting Life >  The Urgency of Accepting Jesus  >  God's Patience Won't Last Forever
To Call People to Reppentance >  The Biblical Call to Repentance  >  God's Call to Repentance
The Promise of the Sunrise >  The Promise of the New Day  >  Opportunity for repentance
God's Pursuit of the Lost >  God's Heart for the Lost  >  Understanding God's Love
The Continuity of God's Character >  God's Unyielding Justice  >  God's justice is tempered with mercy. He does not desire to punish, but to bring about repentance and restoration.
The Value of Every Soul >  The Love of God for Every Soul  >  God does not want any soul to perish, but everyone to come to repentance
God's Judgment Will Come Unexpectedly >  The Urgency of Repentance  >  God's patience is meant to lead us to repentance
Preparing for the King's Return >  Trusting in His Sovereign Plan  >  God's Perfect Timing
C Natural Disasters and Famines >  The End Times and Natural Disasters  >  God's Judgment and Mercy - These events are not only signs of God's judgment, but also expressions of His mercy, calling people to repentance before the final judgment.
Eternal Punishment for the Wicked >  The Wicked and Their Destiny  >  The Wicked's Opportunity for Salvation
The End Result of Rebellion >  The Grace of God in the Midst of Rebellion  >  God's Patience
Our Response to the Lost >  Embracing God's Heart for the Lost  >  2.1 God's love for the lost
The Blessed Hope Motivates Evangelism >  The Blessed Hope and Evangelism  >  The role of evangelism in preparing others for the Blessed Hope
Exercising Patience in Conflict Resolution >  Understanding the Importance of Patience  >  God's patience with us
The Speed of God's Justice >  God's Justice is Swift  >  God's justice may seem slow to us, but it is not. It is swift and sure. He will not delay in executing His justice.
The Return of Christ >  The Purpose of Christ's Return  >  To Fulfill His Promises
The Judgment of the Unbelievers >  The Urgency of Repentance and Faith  >  God's desire is for all people to come to repentance and avoid judgment.
Trusting in God's Ultimate Justice >  Trusting in God's Justice  >  Trusting in God's timing
The Plight of the Lost >  God's Response to the Lost  >  God's Love for the Lost
The Impartiality of God's Judgment >  The Implications of God's Impartial Judgment  >  Need for Repentance
God's Patience Leads to Repentance >  Understanding God's Patience  >  The Extent of God's Patience
Peace through Reconciliation with God >  Understanding the Need for Reconciliation  >  God's Desire for Reconciliation
The Manifestation of God's Love >  God's Love Displayed Through His Grace and Mercy  >  God's patience and longsuffering towards us
Anticipating the Return of Christ >  Encouraging Others with the Promise of Christ's Return  >  Urging Repentance
Repentance is Essential for Salvation >  The Fruits of Repentance  >  Repentance Results in Salvation
Practical Ways to Demonstrate Mercy >  Practicing Patience  >  Remembering that God is patient with us, and striving to reflect His character in our interactions with others. Imitation of God's character is a powerful demonstration of mercy.
Practical Ways to Pursue Justice >  Trusting God's Ultimate Justice  >  Waiting patiently for God's justice
The Hope of Ultimate Justice >  The Promise of Ultimate Justice  >  The Fulfillment of God's Promise
Understanding the Need for Reconciliation >  The Call to Reconciliation  >  The urgency of reconciliation in the end times
The Nature of Prophetic Messages >  The Fulfillment of Prophetic Messages  >  In God's Timing
Understanding the Meaning of Patience >  The Importance of Patience in the Christian Life  >  Patience Reflects God's Character
The Preparation for the Harvest >  Understanding the Concept of Harvest  >  The Importance of Harvest in God's Plan
The Promise of God's Plan >  The Fulfillment of God's Promise  >  God's promise is fulfilled in His time
The Consequences of Not Repenting >  The Call to Repentance  >  God's Desire for Repentance
The Challenge of Unresolved Sin >  The Necessity of Repentance  >  God's Call to Repentance
Repentance: Turning Away from Sin >  The Call to Repentance  >  God is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
God's Speedy Response in Deliverance >  Understanding God's Timing  >  God's timing is perfect and precise. He is never late nor early, but always on time.
God's Speedy Response in Judgment >  Understanding God's Judgment  >  God's judgment is not delayed. He is patient, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
The Call to Faith >  The Urgency of the Call  >  God's patience will not last forever; there will come a time when it will be too late to respond
Expressing Passion for God's Mission >  Understanding God's Mission  >  Recognizing God's Heart for the Lost
The Proclamation of His Return >  The Assurance of His Return  >  Assurance in His Promises
The Nature of Christ's Love >  Christ's Love is Inclusive  >  He desires that all should come to know His love
The Inescapability of God's Judgment >  Understanding God's Judgment  >  The Purpose of God's Judgment
The Timing of God's Judgment >  Understanding God's Timing  >  God's Patience
Neglecting or Rejecting Our Calling >  Encouragement for Those Who Have Neglected or Rejected Their Calling  >  God's Patience
Eternity in the Human Context >  The Reality of Eternal Judgment  >  The Mercy of God
The Height of God's Love >  The Manifestation of God's Love  >  God's love is shown in His patience and longsuffering. Despite our rebellion and sin, God patiently waits for us to return to Him.
The Boundlessness of God's Mercy >  The Manifestation of God's Mercy  >  God's Mercy is shown in His patience with us
The Two Possible Eternal Destinies >  The Second Eternal Destiny: Hell  >  The way to Hell
The Interpretation of Peter's Vision >  Conclusion: The Impact of Peter's Vision  >  A reminder of God's universal love
A Challenge of Repentance >  The Grace of Repentance  >  God's Invitation to Repentance
The Patience of Jesus >  Jesus Demonstrates Patience in His Ongoing Work  >  Jesus is patient in His return
Intercede for the Lost >  Understanding the Heart of God for the Lost  >  God's Love for All Humanity
Prayer for the Lost >  Understanding the Heart of God for the Lost  >  God's Desire for All to be Saved
The Gift of Reconciliation >  Understanding the Need for Reconciliation  >  God's Desire for Reconciliation
The Gift of Reconciliation >  The Call to Reconciliation  >  God's Invitation
Repentance Leads to Life >  The Joy of Heaven over One Sinner who Repents  >  God's desire
God's Understanding of Time >  God's Time is Perfect  >  God's perfect timing is often different from our own. He is patient, not wanting anyone to perish.
To Lead to Repentance >  God's Desire for Repentance  >  God's Patience
God's Call to Reppentance >  God's Call to Repentance  >  God's Patience in Repentance
God's Call for Reppentance >  God's Call to Repentance  >  God's Desire for All to Repent
Assurance of God's Promises >  Understanding God's Promises  >  God's promises are fulfilled in His perfect timing
The Displeasure of God >  God's Displeasure and His Love  >  God's Displeasure Leads to Repentance
God's Justice is Certain >  Responding to God's Justice  >  Trust in God's justice, even when it seems delayed
Knowledge Leads to Reppentance >  The Role of Repentance in Salvation  >  The Necessity of Repentance for Salvation
God's Judgment is Appointed >  The Purpose of God's Judgment  >  God's judgment is meant to bring repentance
Repenting of Our Sin >  The Need for Repentance  >  God's Call to Repentance
A Call to Reppentance >  The Call to Repentance in the Bible  >  God's Desire for Repentance
The Importance of Repenance >  The Call to Repentance  >  God's Call to Repent
Preparing for Christ's Return >  Understanding the Promise of Christ's Return  >  Trusting in the certainty of the promise
Prophecies about the Nations >  Conclusion: The Relevance of Prophecies Today  >  Prophecies as a call to repentance and faith
Understanding God's Sovereign Justice >  The Challenge of Understanding God's Sovereign Justice  >  The Patience in God's Justice
Patience in Our Relationships >  Understanding the Importance of Patience  >  Patience as a reflection of God's character
Fruit of the Spirit >  Patience  >  Understanding patience as a reflection of God's patience with us
Confirmation of God's Promise >  Understanding God's Promise  >  The Scope of God's Promise
Trust in God's Promise >  Trusting in God's Promises  >  Trusting despite delays
God's Promise Brings Hope >  Understanding God's Promises  >  God's promises are fulfilled in His perfect timing
God's Judgment is Irreversible >  The Hope in God's Judgment  >  God's Mercy
Sovereignty Over the Universe >  The Sovereignty of God in the Future  >  The Promise of the Future
Defining 'Waiting on God' >  Encouragement for Those Waiting on God  >  God's timing is always perfect
God's Perspective on Eternity >  Understanding Eternity from God's Viewpoint  >  God's perspective on eternity impacts His actions
Recognition of God's Sovereignty >  Misunderstandings and Misconceptions about God's Sovereignty  >  Understanding the Difference between God's Sovereign Will and His Permissive Will
Patience Leads to Maturity >  Understanding the Value of Patience  >  God's Patience with Us
Wisdom Guides in Repentance >  Understanding the Need for Repentance  >  God's desire for our repentance
Faith Expressed through Prayer >  Practical Steps to Express Faith through Prayer  >  Trust in God's Promises and Timing
The Promise is Personal >  The Personal Nature of God's Promises  >  God's promises are fulfilled in His perfect timing
The Ultimate Decision >  The Urgency of the Ultimate Decision  >  God is patient, but there will be a time when the opportunity to decide will be over
God as our Savior >  Understanding God as our Savior  >  The Nature of God
Prophets Call for Repentance >  The Urgency of Repentance Today  >  The Call to Repentance
The Repentance and Renewal >  The Grace of God in Repentance  >  God's Call to Repentance
Approaching God with Persistence >  Understanding the Nature of God  >  God is a patient God, willing to wait for us to come to Him
A Lifestyle of Repentance >  The Call to Repentance  >  God's Call to Repent
Doubt is not Unbelief >  Encouragement for Those Struggling with Doubt  >  God Is Patient
The Sign of Jonah >  The Greater Sign of Jonah  >  The Response to the Greater Sign
Rejection of the Invitation >  The Response to Rejection  >  God's Response to Rejection
The Invitation to All >  God's Universal Invitation  >  The call to repentance is universal
A Call to Mission >  The Urgency of the Mission  >  The time is now, people are perishing
Pray for the Offender >  Practical Steps to Pray for Offenders  >  Pray for their repentance and salvation
God's Standard of Purity >  The Call to Purity  >  A Universal Call
God's Promises are Infallible >  Understanding the Nature of God's Promises  >  God's Promises are Sure
God is Not Mocked >  God's Grace and Mercy Despite Our Mockery  >  God's patience and longsuffering
God's Memories of Us >  God Remembers His Promises to Us  >  God is faithful to His promises
God's Judgment is Perfect >  The Hope in God's Perfect Judgment  >  God's judgment is tempered with mercy. He does not want anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
Strained Relationship with God >  The Nature of God in the Midst of Strained Relationships  >  God's patience
Fairness Reflects God's Character >  God's Fairness in Salvation  >  God's fairness is displayed in His patience and longsuffering
The Beauty of Nature >  Nature as a Reflection of God's Character  >  God's patience and faithfulness
Patience through God's Word >  Understanding the Nature of Patience  >  Patience as a Reflection of God's Character
God's Justice is Universal >  Responding to God's Universal Justice  >  Waiting for God's Justice
The Gift of Repentance >  The Need for Repentance  >  The Call to Repentance
The Justice of Hell >  The Justice of Hell in Light of God's Love  >  God's Love Calls for Repentance
A Call to Transformation >  Understanding the Need for Transformation  >  God's desire for our transformation
The Fear of Condemnation >  The Truth About Condemnation  >  God's Desire for Salvation
God's Judgment is Unappealable >  The Consequences of God's Judgment  >  God's judgment leads to repentance. It is meant to lead people to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ.
Hope of Christ's Return >  The Promise of Christ's Return  >  The Timing of His Promise
Hope in His Return >  Sharing the Hope of His Return  >  Sharing with Unbelievers
Believers' Responsibility in Judgment >  Understanding God's Judgment  >  The Purpose of God's Judgment
Overcoming Rebellion through Repentance >  The Call to Repentance  >  God's Invitation
Dealing with Unjust Authority >  Trusting in God's Ultimate Justice  >  Trusting in God's perfect timing for justice
Emerging from Desert Experiences >  Surviving the Desert Experience  >  Learning Patience
Speed of God's Judgment >  The Speed of God's Judgment  >  God's judgment may seem slow
God's Response to Wrong >  God's Response to Sin  >  God's mercy in punishment
Understanding the Seven Trumpets >  The Sixth Trumpet: The Release of the Four Angels  >  The urgency of repentance and faith
Understanding the Seven Bowls >  Conclusion: The Call to Repentance  >  The Urgency of Repentance
God's View of Wrongdoing >  God's Mercy and Forgiveness  >  God is merciful and forgiving, desiring repentance rather than punishment
The Blessedness of Patience >  Demonstrating Patience  >  Patience in Waiting for the Lord's Return
Responding to Perceived Unfairness >  God's Perspective on Unfairness  >  God's promise to bring justice in His perfect timing
Misconceptions about God's Provision >  Misconception: God's Provision is Always Immediate  >  Understanding that God's timing is not our timing, and His provision may not always come when we expect it.
God's Response to Sin >  God's Call to Repentance  >  The Call to Repent
God's Fairness in Judgment >  The Fairness of God's Judgment  >  God is Patient
Understanding God's Forgiving Love >  The Manifestation of God's Forgiving Love  >  God's forgiving love is evident in His patience and longsuffering towards us.
The Approach to Witnessing >  Approaching Witnessing with the Right Attitude  >  Patience
Avoiding the Eternal Fire >  The Urgency of the Matter  >  The Call to Repentance
Interceding for Others >  The Power of Interceding for Others  >  Salvation
Hope for Transformation >  Understanding the Need for Transformation  >  Understanding God's desire for our transformation
Redeemed by Christ >  Sharing the Message of Redemption  >  The Hope of Redemption
God's Sovereign Call >  God's Call in the New Testament  >  The Call to Salvation
Repentance and Salvation >  The Relationship between Repentance and Salvation  >  Repentance Leads to Salvation
Repentance from Sin >  The Grace of God in Repentance  >  God's Patience
Repentance of Sin >  The Need for Repentance  >  God's Call to Repentance
Repentance of Sins >  The Need for Repentance  >  God's Call to Repentance
Repenting from Sin >  The Fruit of Repentance  >  Assurance of Salvation
Restoration through Repentance >  The Necessity of Repentance  >  God desires all people to come to repentance.
Restoration through Repentance >  Encouraging Others to Repent  >  Show love and patience, remembering that God is patient with us.
Repentance Brings Forgiveness >  The Call to Repentance and Forgiveness  >  God's Call to Repentance
Repentance and Renewal >  The Call to Repent  >  God's Call to Repent
Repentance and Restoration >  God's Role in Repentance  >  God's Call to Repentance
Messages of Judgment >  The Purpose of God's Judgment  >  To Bring Repentance
Patience with Others >  Biblical Examples of Patience with Others  >  God's Patience with Humanity
Living Out Reconciliation >  God's Role in Reconciliation  >  God's Desire for Reconciliation
The Promise Attached >  The Nature of God's Promises  >  God's Promises are Fulfilled in His Time
Deliverance from Judgement >  The Provision of Deliverance  >  The Promise of Deliverance
Waiting for Isaac >  Applying the Lessons Today  >  Waiting on God's Promises
Trusting Despite Delays >  Understanding God's Timing  >  God is not slow as we understand slowness. He is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
Assurance of Victory >  Living in the Assurance of Victory  >  Trusting in God's faithfulness to His promises
To Develop Patience >  Understanding the Importance of Patience  >  Identifying the link between patience and God's character
Repentance Brings Healing >  The Call to Repentance  >  The call to repentance is universal, God wants everyone to repent.
Prophecy is Conditional >  The Purpose of Conditional Prophecy  >  To call people to repentance and faith
Accepting the Invitation >  Responding to the Invitation  >  Rejecting the Invitation
Revival in Nineveh >  Lessons from Nineveh's Revival  >  God's Mercy and Compassion
Patience in Prayer >  Understanding the Importance of Patience  >  Patience and God's Character
Doubts are Normal >  Encouragement for Those Experiencing Doubt  >  God's patience
Conquest in Evangelism >  Preparing for the Conquest  >  Cultivating a Heart for the Lost
Understanding God's Promises >  The Fulfillment of God's Promises  >  God's Promises are Fulfilled in His Time
The Shepherd's Role >  The Shepherd Seeks the Lost  >  The shepherd's heart is for all the sheep, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.
Pray for Justice >  Understanding God's Justice  >  God's Justice is Merciful
Unbelievers will Mourn >  The Hope for Unbelievers  >  God's Love for the Lost
A Visible Return >  The Purpose of Christ's Return  >  To Fulfill His Promises
The Fourth Bowl >  Lessons for Today's Believers  >  The Hope in God's Judgment
The Unrepentant Sinners >  God's Response to the Unrepentant  >  God's Patience
The Sixth Seal >  The Implication of the Sixth Seal for Today's Christians  >  A Call to Repentance
The Fifth Seal >  The Call to Patience and Perseverance  >  The assurance of God's perfect timing in executing justice
The Fourth Trumpet >  The Response to the Fourth Trumpet  >  The Call to Repentance
The First Trumpet >  The Implication of the First Trumpet for Believers  >  A call to repentance
The Second Trumpet >  The Response to the Second Trumpet  >  The Call to Repentance
The Fifth Trumpet >  Conclusion: The Call to Repentance  >  The urgency of repentance in light of the coming judgments
The Sixth Trumpet >  The Implication for Believers Today  >  The Call to Repentance
Patience in Perseverance >  Understanding the Virtue of Patience  >  The Role of Patience in Christian Life
The Transformation Process >  Understanding the Need for Transformation  >  God's desire for our transformation
A Life Transformed >  Understanding the Need for Transformation  >  Understanding God's desire for our transformation
To Expose Sin >  The Grace of God in Exposing Sin  >  God's Love and Mercy
Sharing the Salvation >  The Call to Share Salvation  >  The urgency of evangelism in a lost world
Understanding God's Judgments >  The Purpose of God's Judgments  >  To Bring Repentance
Understanding God's Patience >  The Definition of God's Patience  >  God's patience is His loving-kindness towards us, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
Praying for Miracles >  Recognizing the Answer to Our Prayers  >  God's Timing is Perfect
Unbelieving Parents >  Sharing the Gospel with Unbelieving Parents  >  Trusting God's Timing
Transforming Lives >  Understanding the Need for Transformation  >  God's desire for our transformation
God's Patience >  The Purpose of God's Patience  >  God's Patience Leads to Repentance
Repentant Sinners >  The Grace of God in Repentance  >  God's Patience
Noahic Covenant >  The Grace and Mercy of God in the Noahic Covenant  >  God's promise not to destroy the earth again by flood demonstrates His mercy and patience towards humanity, despite our sinful nature
Jesus' Patience >  Jesus' Patience in His Promise  >  Jesus' patience in His promise of His return
God's Memory >  God Remembers His Promises  >  God's promises are sure
Fulfilled Prophecies >  The Significance of Fulfilled Prophecies  >  A Call to Repentance and Faith
Encouraging Repentance >  The Role of God in Repentance  >  God's Call to Repentance
Eternal Separation >  Understanding the Concept of Eternal Separation  >  The Nature of Eternal Separation
Thomas' Doubt >  Lessons from Thomas' Doubt  >  Jesus is patient with our doubts and questions
The Judge >  The Nature of God's Judgement  >  God's judgement is merciful
Increased Evangelism >  Understanding the Importance of Evangelism  >  Embracing the role of evangelism in fulfilling God's plan for salvation
With Evangelism >  Understanding the Importance of Evangelism  >  The Urgency of Evangelism
God's Judgement >  The Timing of God's Judgement  >  God's judgement is delayed due to His mercy
Understanding Sloth >  The Grace of God in Overcoming Sloth  >  God's patience and mercy towards our sloth
God's Fairness >  Misconceptions about God's Fairness  >  The misconception that God's fairness means immediate justice
Avoiding Hell >  The Necessity of Repentance  >  God Desires Repentance Rather Than Punishment
Destruction >  God's Response to Destruction  >  God's Mercy
Wrath: A Biblical Perspective >  The Purpose of God's Wrath  >  To Bring About Repentance and Redemption
God's Desire for All to Be Saved >  Understanding God's Heart  >  God's Patience
The Cross as a Means of Reconciliation >  Understanding the Concept of Reconciliation  >  God's Desire for Reconciliation
Proclaiming the Message of Judgment and Salvation >  Understanding the Message of Salvation  >  The Scope of God's Salvation
Salvation as the Ultimate Gift from God >  The Source of Salvation: God's Love and Grace  >  God's Will for Salvation
God's Promises are Fulfilled Despite Our Circumstances >  Understanding God's Promises  >  God's promises are fulfilled in His perfect timing.
The Definition of Judgment in Biblical Context >  The Purpose of God's Judgment  >  To lead to repentance
The World as a Ripe Harvest Field >  Understanding the Harvest Field  >  The world as God's creation
The Importance of Repentance in Christian Life >  Repentance and the Grace of God  >  God is patient with us, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
Recognizing that Angels Rejoice Over Our Repentance >  The Importance of Repentance  >  Peter 3
The Joy of Finding the Lost Sheep >  God's Love for the Lost  >  God's desire for all to come to repentance
Jesus' Sorrow for Those Who Reject Righteousness >  The Hope of Repentance  >  The sorrow of Jesus is not without hope. He knows that some who reject righteousness will eventually repent and turn to Him.
We are Called to Reppent and Believe >  The Call to Repent and Believe  >  The call is universal
The Church's Role in the End Times >  To Pray and Intercede  >  The church must pray for the salvation of all people.
The Timing of the Day of Judgment >  The Day of Judgment is in God's Hands  >  God's patience in delaying this day is meant to lead people to repentance.
Lessons from the Delay in Christ's Return >  The Delay is a Display of God's Patience  >  God's Patience is for Salvation
The Church's Mission to Reach the Lost >  Understanding the Church's Mission  >  The Heart of God
The Mystery of Predestination and Free Will >  Practical Implications for Believers  >  Urgency in Evangelism
Patience in the Life of a Believer >  Understanding Patience as a Fruit of the Spirit  >  Patience as a divine attribute
The Purpose of the Day of Judgment >  To Encourage Us to Live Righteously  >  Urgency to Repent
Christ's Sacrifice as the Means of Reconciliation >  Understanding the Need for Reconciliation  >  God's Desire for Reconciliation
The Role of Patience in Developing Character >  Understanding the Biblical Concept of Patience  >  Patience as a characteristic of God's nature(2 Peter 3
Patience in the Life of Jesus Christ >  Jesus Displays Patience in His Second Coming  >  Delaying His Return
The Call to Repentance in the Bible >  Understanding Repentance  >  The Importance of Repentance
Biblical Examples of Delays and Their Blessings >  The Delay in the Second Coming of Christ  >  The Blessing in the Delay
The Importance of Patience in Personal Growth >  Understanding Patience from a Biblical Perspective  >  God's Patience with Humanity
The Breadth of God's Love is Infinite >  The Manifestation of God's Infinite Love  >  God's love is manifested in His patience with us, despite our shortcomings.
Understanding the Concept of God's Swift Justice >  The Timing of God's Justice  >  God's Justice is Timely
The Future Promise of God's Swift Justice >  Understanding God's Justice  >  God's Justice and Mercy
The Future Promise of God's Swift Justice >  The Promise of God's Swift Justice  >  The Timing of God's Justice
Overcoming Challenges in Praying for our Future >  Cultivating Patience in Prayer  >  Understanding that God's timing is perfect
Lessons from the Thief on the Cross >  Assurance of Salvation  >  It also demonstrates that it's never too late to turn to Christ for salvation.
The Role of Patience in Spiritual Growth >  Understanding the Biblical Concept of Patience  >  Patience as an Attribute of God
The Impact of Patience on Our Relationships >  Understanding the Biblical Concept of Patience  >  Patience as a Characteristic of God's Nature
The Types of Fruit We Should Bear >  The Fruit of Patience  >  Patience is a characteristic of God. When we are patient, we reflect His nature and character.
Prophecy for Edification, Exhortation, and Comfort >  Prophecy for Exhortation  >  Urging Repentance and Righteousness
Praying for the Repentance of Others >  Understanding the Importance of Repentance  >  The Role of Repentance in Salvation
God's Patience and Kindness in Sanctification >  The Interplay of God's Patience and Kindness in Our Sanctification  >  God's Patience and Kindness
The Perceived Delay in His Return >  Understanding God's Timing  >  The Delay is Not a Denial
The Perceived Delay in His Return >  The Purpose of the Delay  >  God's Desire for All to Repent
The Role of Repentance in Salvation >  The Urgency of Repentance  >  God is patient, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
God's Patience in the New Testament >  The Manifestation of God's Patience in the New Testament  >  God's Patience in the Early Church
The Consequences of Rejecting the Truth >  The Hope of Repentance  >  The Mercy of God
The Role of God in Repentance >  God's Desire for our Continuous Repentance  >  God's Patience and Repentance
Receiving the Ultimate Gift requires repentance >  The Call to Repentance  >  God's patience leads us to repentance
God's Patience and Kindness in Service >  Understanding God's Patience  >  Examples of God's Patience in the Bible
Demonstrating Patience in Love and Forgiveness >  Biblical Examples of Patience in Love and Forgiveness  >  The patience of God in His love and forgiveness towards humanity