… even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them …
Summary: When we use the word “deny,” we must be careful that Satan does not lull us into a false sense of misunderstanding.
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2 Peter 2:1b — The First False Teacher
They will secretly introduce destructive heresies …
Summary: Peter begins his description of the false teacher by telling us what they do.
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But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you.
Summary: Peter’s writing style makes sorting through the information he is giving us challenging. Yet the information is critical for our protection and work for God’s kingdom.
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Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
Summary: Weddings are an exciting time. They mark a point in life where everything changes. My prayer for the two people getting married today is that this change opens the door to an abundance of blessings from God.
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… but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
Summary: They say that “seeing is believing.” Not everything can be seen.
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For prophecy never had its origin in the human will …
Summary: Prophecy is like a knife. In the right hands, it cuts away distractions and helps us focus on God. In the wrong hands, it cuts us.
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Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things.
Summary: Stay clear of people who claim to know how to “interpret” the times or even God’s Word.
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…until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
Summary: Peter describes the joy of knowing Jesus by comparing his coming to the dawn after a long, dark night.
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… as to a light shining in a dark place,
Summary: Peter leans on an illustration that would have been common in his day, but is not so common today.
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… and you will do well to pay attention to it …
Summary: Peter gives us another opportunity to review his instructions in verses 5-8.
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