Regardless of cynics and naysayers, the Word of God is true! Jesus is coming again, the world will be destroyed by fire, and the Day of Judgment will usher in eternity in heaven or hell. Just as surely as God created the universe and flooded the earth in Noah’s time, history will end in His
Unlike the true prophets in 2 Pet 1:20-21, who were moved by the Holy Spirit to write God’s Word, there were many false prophets in the Old Testament era as well. History inevitably repeats itself. False teachers in the church would supplant the truth with their own message promoting sensuality and worldly ways. Christians must
In this text we discover the occasion and purpose for Peter’s second letter. Nearing the end of his time on earth, he aims to ground his readers further in the truth. As a result, they will remember his teaching long after he is gone, and they will be able to resist and refute the false
Because of God’s amazing grace, power, and promises, we have all we need to live effectively! He has provided the only escape from this world’s evil that actually works. He calls us to share in his own divine nature as well. So — let’s diligently go full steam ahead to grow in the qualities that
For our faith to survive when it is put through the fire, what must we do? Leaders must lead! Sheep must follow! All must be humble, resisting the devil, focusing on God’s grace and glory, and standing firm. We must show each other genuine affection, extending to each other the peace that only God can
As you stand for Jesus Christ, do not be surprised when you face fiery trials. The irony is that, by changing the way you think about suffering for him, you can actually find incredible joy and rich blessing through it. After all, in righteous suffering you are imitating Christ. You are wearing his name. And
Since Jesus suffered though he was righteous, we must arm ourselves and prepare to suffer, also. We are done with sinful living; the time for that way of life is past. Our worldly associates should be surprised by our new identity and our refusal to join in their behavior. Because we know the end is
The Christian lifestyle is the result of, and the reflection of, the beliefs and values that we profess. Though our roles are distinct, as husbands, wives, etc., all of us are to be like-minded and humble, blessing those who insult us, and prepared to suffer as Christ did. That can be hard! What keeps us
The Top Ten Dishonoring Acts in a Home, by Gary Smalley From Gary Smalley’s book, Love is a Decision • Ignoring or degrading another person’s opinions, advice, or beliefs (especially criticizing another person’s faith) • Burying oneself in the television or newspaper when another person is trying to communicate with us • Creating jokes about
How can a godly, Christian woman win her unbelieving husband to the Lord? Is she to reject his leadership role in the home or respect it? How does the Christian man’s treatment of his wife reflect and impact his relationship with the Lord? May he dishonor her and yet honor his God? As Peter challenged
