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...
2 Peter 2:22 – Filthy Magnet
But the word of the true proverb has happened to them: "The dog returning to its vomit," and, "the sow that is washed goes back to wallowing in the mud." Truth to Learn Without the God-given new birth, we will all return to our former ways. Meaning Explained For...
2 Peter 2:21 – Knowledge or Faith?
For it was better for them not to have recognized the way of righteousness, than having recognized it to turn away from the sacred commandment that was delivered to them. Truth to Learn Great works done in the name of God are not an indication of salvation. Real salvation comes...
2 Peter 2:20 – Knowing Entanglement
For if they having escaped the corruption of the world by acknowledging our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled and overcome by it, they are worse off in the end than they were at the beginning. Truth to Learn True salvation can’t be lost, but mere intellectual...
2 Peter 2:19 – Corrupt Slaves
Promising to them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of corruption—for a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. Truth to Learn That which you are committed to and controlled by is your master and you are its slave. Behind the Words This word “freedom” is translated...
2 Peter 2:18 – Symphonic Messages
For speaking empty, boastful words, by lustful desires of the flesh, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error. Truth to Learn Well written messages that are delivered by a skilled public speaker are not always messages from God. Behind the Words The word...
2 Peter 2:17 – Refreshing, Cleansing Water
These men are dry wells and clouds driven by a storm, for whom the blackest darkness is reserved. Truth to Learn The Bible is like refreshing, cleansing water to the soul. Behind the Words The word “clouds” is translated from omichlē, meaning “a mist, a fog, or a cloud.”...
2 Peter 2:16 – Donkey Speak
But had a rebuke of his own iniquity from a donkey—a beast without speech—speaking with a man's voice he restrained the prophet's madness. Truth to Learn Following God’s leading may be hard, but it is the best way. Behind the Words The word translated “iniquity” is paranomia. This is...
2 Peter 2:15 – The Straight Path
having forsaken the true way, they went astray following the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness. Truth to Learn Follow the path God leads you on no matter how much fame and fortune are promised you. Behind the Words The words “having forsaken”...