… by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…
Summary: In the midst of his rant about false teachers, Peter points us to the elegant simplicity of salvation.
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2 Peter 2:18a — Special Knowledge
For they [false teachers] mouth empty, boastful words …
Summary: People do not like to appear stupid. To avoid this, rather than admit that we do not know, we sometimes make up answers. Guesses that move us closer to the truth can be helpful. People who present their guesses as truth are not being helpful.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:18a — Special Knowledge”2 Peter 2:17 — Lost in the Fog
These people are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them.
Summary: The Church, sadly, is not perfect. False teachers have caused confusion and division. Even so, the church is still loved by Jesus, and judgment waits patiently for those who dare mislead the Lord’s bride.
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But he was rebuked for his wrongdoing by a donkey—an animal without speech—who spoke with a human voice and restrained the prophet’s madness.
Summary: The story of Balaam’s donkey is an unusual reminder of things both seen and unseen.
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…they seduce the unstable …
Summary: Being wobbly in the Word is not only annoying to others, it is dangerous to the Body of Christ.
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With eyes full of adultery, they never stop sinning …
Summary: Peter is not afraid to tackle tough topics. In this passage, he takes on adultery.
Continue reading “2 Peter 2:14a — Eye Full”2 Peter 2:13a — Payback is Hell
They will be paid back with harm for the harm they have done.
Summary: God’s nature is such that He is not capable of desiring revenge. Instead, we condemn ourselves if we reject His Son and His Word.
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They are like unreasoning animals, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed, and like animals they too will perish.
Summary: Today’s tip on recognizing false teachers takes us to the farm.
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But these people blaspheme in matters they do not understand.
Summary: Teachers of truth point to the truth. False teachers spend their time talking smack about other teachings.
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…yet even angels, although they are stronger and more powerful, do not heap abuse on such beings when bringing judgment on them from the Lord.
Summary: The history of Israel provides numerous examples of what not to do when it comes to serving God.
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