2 Peter 2:19 They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity—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”...
2 Peter 2:18 – Symphonic Messages
2 Peter 2:18 For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of sinful human nature, 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...
2 Peter 2:17 – Refreshing, Cleansing Water
2 Peter 2:17 These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them. Truth to Learn The Bible is like refreshing, cleansing water to the soul. Behind the Words The word “mists” is translated from omichlē, meaning “a mist, a fog, or...
2 Peter 2:16 – Donkey Speak
2 Peter 2:16 But he was rebuked for his wrongdoing by a donkey—a beast without speech—who spoke with a man's voice and 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 “wrongdoing” is paranomia....
2 Peter 2:15 – The Straight Path
2 Peter 2:15 They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness. Truth to Learn Follow the path God leads you on no matter how much fame and fortune are promised you. Behind the Words...
2 Peter 2:14 – Greedy Practice
2 Peter 2:14 With eyes full of adultery, they never stop sinning; they seduce the unstable; they are experts in greed—an accursed brood! Truth to Learn False teachers serve themselves, not those whom they teach. Behind the Words The word translated “seduce” is deleadzō, which means “to entrap with bait.”...
2 Peter 2:13 – Life of the Party
2 Peter 2:13 They will be paid back with harm for the harm they have done. Their idea of pleasure is to carouse in broad daylight. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their pleasures while they feast with you. Truth to Learn When harsh criticism is given of others,...
2 Peter 2:12 – God’s Precious Word
2 Peter 2:12 But these men blaspheme in matters they do not understand. They are like brute beasts, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed, and like beasts they too will perish. Truth to Learn Those who do not respect God’s word will perish. Behind the Words...
2 Peter 2:11 – Lord, or Just Savior
2 Peter 2:11 yet even angels, although they are stronger and more powerful, do not bring slanderous accusations against such beings in the presence of the Lord. Truth to Learn We all need to recognize what spiritual authority we are under. Behind the Words “Angels” is a transliteration of the...
2 Peter 2:10 – Selfish or Submitted?
2 Peter 2:10 This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the sinful nature and despise authority. Bold and arrogant, these men are not afraid to slander celestial beings; Truth to Learn Some false teachers only care about their own desires. Behind the Words The words...