2 Peter 3:13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. 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...
2 Peter 3:12 – Anticipated Return
2 Peter 3:12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. Truth to Learn We should be looking forward to the return of our Lord....
2 Peter 3:11 – Earthly or Heavenly?
2 Peter 3:11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives Truth to Learn We are either of the earthly family or the heavenly family. No one can be a member of both. Behind...
2 Peter 3:10 – Fission Judgment
2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. Truth to Learn God’s judgment day will be cataclysmic and final....
2 Peter 3:9 – Merciful Patience
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient 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...
2 Peter 3:8 – He Always Is
2 Peter 3:8 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. Truth to Learn God is always present … everywhere and at all times. Behind the Words The word “forget” is...
2 Peter 3:7 – Fiery Reservation
2 Peter 3:7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for 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...
2 Peter 3:6 – Watery Destruction
2 Peter 3:6 By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and 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...
2 Peter 3:5 – Intentional Ignorance
2 Peter 3:5 But they deliberately forget that long ago by God's word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water. Truth to Learn The world system today chooses to ignore God’s truth. Behind the Words “Deliberately” is translated from a form of thelō,...
2 Peter 3:4 – Evolution of the Mocker
2 Peter 3:4 They will say, "Where is this “coming” he promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on 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...