Making Your Calling and Election Sure
Speaker: John Ullman Location: Idyllwild Bible School Date: 1980 Topic: Making Your Calling and Election Sure Class 1 - An Introduction to the Second Epistle of Peter Class 2 - Growing in Christ Through the Living Word Class 3 - I Will Put You in Remembrance Class 4 - The Destructive Consequences of False Teachings Class 5 - Apostasy Leads to Destruction Class 6 - Grow in Grace and in the Knowledge of Our Lord and Savior
Classes
Class 1: John Ullman - Making Your Calling and Election Sure - Class 1 - An Introduction to the Second Epistle of Peter 2
The class introduces the Second Epistle of Peter, emphasizing its theme of stirring up believers' minds through remembrance to ensure they are diligent and prepared for the Lord's return. It contrasts the comforting and doctrinal nature of the first epistle with the warning and prophetic nature of the second, focusing on the importance of faith and hope in living a Christ-like life.
Class 2: John Ullman - Making Your Calling and Election Sure - Class 2 - Growing in Christ Through the Living Word
John Ullman examines 2 Peter 1, showing how epignosis knowledge of God is the foundation for growing in godly virtues. The study demonstrates that faith built on sound knowledge becomes a transforming power that produces fruit in daily living and prevents spiritual barrenness.
Class 3: John Ullman - Making Your Calling and Election Sure - Class 3 - I Will Put You in Remembrance
The class covers Peter's second epistle, emphasizing the importance of developing faith and character through diligent study and application of biblical principles. It warns against spiritual blindness and the need to remember one's calling and election to avoid falling away.
Class 4: John Ullman - Making Your Calling and Election Sure - Class 4 - The Destructive Consequences of False Teachings
The class discusses the dangers of false teachings within the ecclesia, using examples from the Bible to illustrate how false teachers can lead others astray. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong foundation in the truth to resist such teachings and stresses the need for humility and obedience to God's will.
Class 5: John Ullman - Making Your Calling and Election Sure - Class 5 - Apostasy Leads to Destruction
The class discusses 2 Peter 2, focusing on the dangers of apostasy and the importance of maintaining faith and knowledge (epignosis) to resist spiritual corruption. It warns against those who lead others astray and emphasizes the need for steadfast commitment to Christ.
Class 6: John Ullman - Making Your Calling and Election Sure - Class 6 - Grow in Grace and in the Knowledge of Our Lord and Savior
The class covers 2 Peter, emphasizing the importance of growing in grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, and the inevitability of judgment. It discusses the need to remain faithful and ready for Christ's return, avoiding worldly entanglements.