Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
… which ignorant and unstable people distort, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.
Summary: In this letter, Peter has continually called out those who oppose the Gospel. It is worth a minute’s thought to consider why his words are so important.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:16c — Enemies of the Gospel”
His letters contain some things that are hard to understand …
Summary: Understanding the context of the times helps us understand why Paul was the perfect man to explain the New Covenant to the world.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:16b — The Quintessential Jew”
He writes the same way in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters.
Summary: How we speak and write reflects how we think and feel. Paul is no different than any of us on that point.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:16a — Consistency”
… with the wisdom that God gave him.
Summary: Understanding wisdom is as important as understanding the many meanings of “love.”
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:15c — Wisdom From God”
… just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you …
Summary: Peter’s reference to Paul provides an important endorsement of Paul’s teachings in the New Testament.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:15b — The Bridge”
Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation…
Summary: While we wait for the Lord’s return, there is work to be done.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:15a — Beacon of Light”
So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him.
Summary: Today’s passage summarizes the point of Peter’s letter. From his greeting to his closing point about our precious faith, Peter outlines the Christian life in brilliant detail.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:14 — Rinse and Repeat”
…where righteousness dwells.
Summary: Peter tells us about a new heaven and a new earth and then tells us that righteousness will dwell there. How can this be? What will this look like? Scripture gives us clues that help us understand God’s promise of new life in him.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:13b — The Meaning of Righteous”
But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth…
Summary: Peter, inspired by God’s Holy Spirit, tells us what to expect for the future of the earth.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:13a — Choices”
That day [the day of God] will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat.
Summary: Peter repeats his description of the “day of the Lord.” This time he calls it “the day of God.” Either way, he is very clear on the outcome: The physical world is toast.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:12c — New Clothes”