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Be Forewarned
16 He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. His letters contain some things that are hard to understand, which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction. 17 Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard […]
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The Lord’s Patience
15 Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him. 2 Peter 3:15 At first this was a puzzling verse because it didn’t make sense. Recall in verse 9, however, that “he is patient with you, not wanting anyone […]
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Making Every Effort
14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 2 Peter 3:14 Similar to what Paul said in Philippians 2:12 “continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,” so Peter reminds us that while our salvation in […]
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Many Will Be Sad While Others Rejoice
11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will […]
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The Great “Enough!”
10 But 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 everything done in it will be laid bare. 2 Peter 3:10 The day of judgement is coming. Whether it’s tomorrow or a hundred years from […]