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Starting Point Class
Sunday, October 22nd @ 11:15a
The Bridge Church Reno
If you are new to The Bridge Church this is a great place to learn all about our mission and vision and why we believe God has placed us here in this neighborhood.  You will learn all about how we are reaching our community and world, you will also have the opportunity to become a member. Please use the connection card on the website or app to sign up and let us know you will be joining us.
 
Food Pantry Donations
October 2023
The Bridge Church Reno
Our food pantry is now accepting donations.  Each month we will highlight a particular need that they have.  This month is toilet paper and canned tuna.  Please consider donating these items to our food pantry as the cost of groceries continues to rise this will help those in need.  You may drop off these items during normal office hours or on Sunday mornings.
 
Young Adults Bible Study – First Meeting
November 2nd @ 5:30p
The Bridge Church Reno
If you are between the ages of 18 and 30 please consider joining our young adults group.  Their first meeting will be November 2nd at 5:30pm at the church.  A great place to explorer Christianity or grow your walk with Jesus stronger.

Message Notes

In It for the Long Haul

October 22, 2023

Avoid Complacency
Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing, and following their own evil desires. They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word the heavens came into being and the earth was formed out of water and by water. By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed. By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly.
2 Peter 3:3–7

Understand His Patience
But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:8–9
Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him.
2 Peter 3:15

Revere Christ in Your Heart
But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.
1 Peter 3:15–16
  • Always be Prepared
  • Share the Hope that you have
    • With gentleness and respect.
    • Keep a clear conscience.

This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
1 Timothy 2:3–4

Bottom Line: God’s Patience Means Salvation
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