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...