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Dec 10, 2017 · Peter’s Last—and Lasting—Words. Second Peter is a little book with a whole lot of passion. It feels intense, but that’s to be expected when the apostolic pillar of the early church pens his last words. Peter knows he’s about to die, so he carefully crafts this farewell speech to the network of churches in Asia Minor (2 Pet. 1:12-15).
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Jul 3, 2004 · 9 The Lord is not slow 71 about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). The patience of God is toward His elect. In Peter’s words, He is “patient toward you” (emphasis mine). God’s judgment will fall upon the wicked, but His grace is ...
- 1 This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, 2 that you should rem...
- 3 Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, 4 and saying, “Where is the...
- 5 For when they maintain this, it escapes their notice68 that by the word of God the heavens existed long ago and the earth was formed out of water...
- 8 But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 T...
- 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense...
- 13 But according to His promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells. Peter does not leave the subject of...
Jul 29, 2022 · Although Peter had just moments before declared Jesus as the Christ, he turned from God’s perspective and viewed the situation from man’s perspective, which brought about the stern rebuke: “Get behind me, Satan!”. Jesus went on to explain: “You do not have in mind the things of God, but the things of men” (Mark 8:33).
1. Christ’s return seems delayed because God’s perspective on time is radically different than our perspective (3:8). “But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day” (3:8). Peter again addresses his readers as “beloved” (see 3:1, 14, 17).
Apr 12, 2024 · This declaration affirmed Peter’s crucial role in establishing the early Christian Church. 2. Pentecost sermon and the growth of the early Church. Another key aspect of Peter’s role in spreading Jesus’ teachings was his powerful sermon on the day of Pentecost.
Acts of the Apostles. Acts 10, Understanding Peter’s Vision. God gives Peter a vision in Acts chapter 10. This vision would begin to break down the separation that existed between believing Jews and god-fearing Gentiles. To this day, It’s a vision that is commonly misunderstood and generally misinterpreted. As we’ll learn, Peter’s ...
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Jul 3, 2004 · In fact, Peter will even seek to remind his readers after he has drawn his last breath. Peter knows the day of his departure is near (verse 14) as our Lord indicated to him (John 21:18-23). As he writes, he seems aware that he is being used of God to pen Scripture and that his words will be used of God until the Lord Jesus returns to remind ...
