But these men, as irrational beasts, having been natural born for capture and corruption, blaspheme in matters of which they are ignorant. In their own corruption they shall utterly perish. Truth to Learn Those who do not respect God’s word will perish. Behind the Words The expression “irrational beasts”...
2 Peter 2:11 – Lord, or Just Savior
whereas angels, being greater in strength and power, do not bring slanderous accusations against them in the presence of the Lord. Truth to Learn We all need to recognize what spiritual authority we are under. Behind the Words “Angels” is a transliteration of the Greek word angelos, meaning “a...
2 Peter 2:10 – Selfish or Submitted?
And most of all those going after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, despising authority, presumptuous, self-willed, not afraid to slander glorious beings. Truth to Learn Some false teachers only care about their own desires. Behind the Words The words “lust of uncleanness” are translated from the Greek...
2 Peter 2:9 – Lord and Master?
the Lord knows to rescue devout ones from trials and to keep the unrighteous for the day of judgment, being punished. Truth to Learn If you’re a Christian, God is your master and you are his servant. Behind the Words The word translated “Lord” in the first verse of...
2 Peter 2:8 – Tortured By Sinfulness
for the righteous one dwelling among them day by day, in seeing and hearing their lawless deeds his righteous soul was tormented. Truth to Learn Living in the midst of sin is torture for a committed Christian. Behind the Words “Righteous” is translated from dikaios, which is derived from...
2 Peter 2:7 – Righteous Lot?
And rescued righteous Lot, who was oppressed by the wicked behavior of lawless men. Truth to Learn Living like the people of this world will corrupt your behavior. Behind the Words The word translated “oppressed” is kataponeō, made up of kata, an intensifier, and poneō, meaning “to labor.” It...
2 Peter 2:6 – Lulled Into Sin
And if he condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, incinerating them as an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly; Truth to Learn It’s easy to ignore sin when everyone around is doing it. Behind the Words The word translated “condemned” is katakrinō, which is...
2 Peter 2:5 – Pre-Flood Stubbornness
And if he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah and seven others, a preacher of righteousness, bringing a flood on the ungodly world; Truth to Learn The people of Noah’s day refused to listen to the truth and they paid the ultimate price for their sinfulness. ...
2 Peter 2:4 – Held For Judgment
For if God did not spare sinning angels, but delivered them to chains of darkness sending them down to Tartarus, holding them for judgment; Truth to Learn False teachers, like the angels who sinned, will be judged! Behind the Words The word “if” indicates a conditional clause. In New...
2 Peter 2:3 – Snake Oil Preaching
And by covetousness, with deceitful words they will use you for gain, whose judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction does not sleep Truth to Learn Not every message delivered from the pulpit comes from God. Behind the Words The word translated “covetousness” is the Greek...
2 Peter 2:2 – Ungodly Witnesses
And many will follow their licentious ways and will bring the way of truth into disrepute. Truth to Learn Professing Christians who live un-Christ-like lives bring the whole body of Christ into disrepute. Behind the Words All of the writings from which the New Testament was translated were written...
2 Peter 2:1 – False Teachers
But false prophets were also among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction on themselves. Truth to Learn Beware! There are false teachers in the church today. Behind the...
2 Peter 1:21 – Inspired Writing
For prophecy was never brought about by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. Truth to Learn The Bible is the “inspired” Word of God. Behind the Words The word translated “will” is translated from the word thelemati,...
2 Peter 1:20 – Spirit Inspired
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation. Truth to Learn The truth of the Bible is communicated by the Holy Spirit. Behind the Words The words translated “one’s own interpretation” are idias epiluseos. The first of these, idias, means “pertaining to...
2 Peter 1:19 – More Sure Foundation
And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Truth to Learn God’s Word regarding Christ’s second...
2 Peter 1:18 – His Holy Presence
And we heard this voice borne out of heaven being with him on the sacred mountain. Truth to Learn Holiness is in the presence of God, not the location or building. Behind the Words The word translated “voice” is phōnē, which comes from the verb phaō, meaning “to shine.”...
2 Peter 1:17 – A Father Well Pleased
For having received honor and glory from God the Father such a voice was brought to him from the majestic glory, saying, "This is my Beloved Son, with him I am well pleased." Truth to Learn God the Father is, and has always been, pleased with His Son. Behind...
2 Peter 1:16 – His Majestic Return
Fore not following cleverly devised fables, we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, having been eyewitnesses of his majesty. Truth to Learn Christ’s glorious return is not a wishful, made-up story. It is a promise from Christ himself, attested to by angels. ...
2 Peter 1:15 – Eternal Retirement Plan
And I will be diligent to cause you to always have remembrance of these things after my departure. Truth to Learn God has a job for us to be doing until we take our last breath. Behind the Words The expression “will be diligent” is translated from the word...
2 Peter 1:14 – The Final Doorway
because I know that I will soon lay aside my tabernacle, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. Truth to Learn Life here on earth is short and only temporary. What we do during this time, however, will have eternal consequences. Behind the Words Eidō is...