But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and the day of eternity! Amen. Truth to Learn We are to grow spiritually and give God all the glory. Behind the Words The word translated “grow” is auxanō, meaning...
2 Peter 3:17 – Be On Guard
Then, beloved ones, knowing this beforehand, guard yourselves lest being led astray by the error of lawless men you fall from your own steadfastness. Truth to Learn Based on what Peter has just taught us, we must be wary of false teachers who would cause us to stumble. Behind...
2 Peter 3:16 – Only God’s Truth
as also in all his letters, speaking in them concerning these things, in which some things are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as also they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction. Truth to Learn The hard truths of the Bible are often distorted and...
2 Peter 3:15 – Patiently Restraining
And consider our Lord's patience as salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you according to the wisdom given to him; Truth to Learn God is holding back His wrath so that salvation can come to as many as possible. Behind the Words The Greek word translated...
2 Peter 3:14 – Waiting Peacefully
So then, beloved ones, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found spotless, and blameless, at peace with him. Truth to Learn We are to be at peace awaiting and looking forward to the return of Christ. Behind the Words The expression “looking forward to these things”...
2 Peter 3:13 – Righteous Heaven & Earth
But according to His promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, in which righteousness lives. Truth to Learn After God’s fiery judgment there will be a new heaven and a new earth where only the righteous will live. Behind the Words The word...
2 Peter 3:12 – Anticipated Return
as you anticipate and eagerly await the coming of the Day of God through which the heavens having been set afire will be dissolved and the elements will melt in the heat. Truth to Learn We should be looking forward to the return of our Lord. Behind the Words...
2 Peter 3:11 – Earthly or Heavenly?
All these, then, being destroyed, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy behavior and godliness Truth to Learn We are either of the earthly family or the heavenly family. No one can be a member of both. Behind the Words The words “what...
2 Peter 3:10 – Fission Judgment
But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will disappear with a great noise and having burned up, the elements will be destroyed, and the earth and the works in it will be burned up. Truth to Learn God’s judgment day will be...
2 Peter 3:9 – Merciful Patience
The Lord of the promise is not slow as some consider slowness, but is long-suffering with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. Truth to Learn God is very patient with sinners, but His patience will end one day, and many will suffer His wrath...
2 Peter 3:8 – He Always Is
But do not let this thing be hidden from you, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. Truth to Learn God is always present … everywhere and at all times. Behind the Words The word “hidden”...
2 Peter 3:7 – Fiery Reservation
By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept unto the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men. Truth to Learn Though God will not bring another worldwide flood, He will judge the world and unbelieving people by a fiery judgment. Behind...
2 Peter 3:6 – Watery Destruction
Through which the world which then was, having been deluged, was destroyed. Truth to Learn God said there was a worldwide flood; therefore, there was a worldwide flood, no matter what today’s scientists claim. Behind the Words The word translated “deluged” is katakludzō, from which we get our English...
2 Peter 3:5 – Intentional Ignorance
For this is hidden from them by their own determination, that long ago by God's word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by the word of God. Truth to Learn The world system today chooses to ignore God’s truth. Behind the Words “Determination”...
2 Peter 3:4 – Evolution of The Mocker
and saying, "Where is this “coming” he promised? For, ever since the fathers died, everything goes on just as it has since the beginning of creation." Truth to Learn We will be ridiculed if we proclaim the soon return of Jesus. Behind the Words The word “coming” is translated...
2 Peter 3:3 – Mockery of Honor
First of all knowing this, that in the last days scoffers will come, walking according to their own lusts, Truth to Learn There are many today who mock Christians and who scoff at the truth of the Bible, but some day they will be silenced. Behind the Words The...
2 Peter 3:2 – The Old and The New
to be mindful of the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your apostles. Truth to Learn Christians need to allow God to speak to them from both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Behind the...
2 Peter 3:1 – Forward, or Reverse?
Beloved, I now write to you this second letter, in which I am stirring up your sincere thinking by way of a reminder, Truth to Learn We all need to be reminded of Biblical truths. Behind the Words The word translated “sincere” is the Greek word eilikrinēs, which is...