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...