2 Peter 3:15-18 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “15Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him. 16He writes this way in all his letters, speaking in them about such matters. Some parts of his letters are hard to understand, which ignorant … Continue reading Distorting The Scriptures
2 Peter
But The Day of The Lord
2 Peter 3:10-14 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “10But 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 its works will be laid bare. “11Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought … Continue reading But The Day of The Lord
False Teachers Among You
2 Peter 2:1-3 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. 2Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of … Continue reading False Teachers Among You
So We Might Die To Sin
Speaking here of Jesus Christ: “And He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness; for by His wounds you were healed.” (1 Peter 2:24 NASB1995) “Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in … Continue reading So We Might Die To Sin
False Prophets & Destructive Heresies
“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in … Continue reading False Prophets & Destructive Heresies
The Prophetic Word
“So we have the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts.” (2 Peter 1:19 NASB1995) In context, the “prophetic word” is in regard to the coming of our … Continue reading The Prophetic Word
By Way of Reminder
“Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you. I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, knowing that the laying … Continue reading By Way of Reminder
Godliness and Self-Control
“Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love. For if these qualities are yours and … Continue reading Godliness and Self-Control
Partakers of The Divine Nature
“For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.” (2 Peter 1:4 NASB1995) We live in a present age, at least here in the USA, we do, when … Continue reading Partakers of The Divine Nature
Be on Guard Against False Teachings
“Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless, and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; just as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given him, wrote to you, as also in all his letters, speaking in them of … Continue reading Be on Guard Against False Teachings
Run With It 