2 Peter 3:1-10: Peter is imploring the people to wholesome thinking. In the last days, scoffers will come, skeptical and evil, questioning God, forgetting the creation. The world was destroyed in the flood and the day of judgment will come when the world will be destroyed by fire.
The Lord’s time is not our time; a thousand years are like a day. He is patient, giving everyone a chance to repent. But the Day of Judgment will come, and everything will be destroyed.
You should live holy and godly lives until a new heaven and earth come. Be spotless, blameless, and at peace with God. Be on your guard so that you do not fall away.
13a) Peter encourages us to wholesome thinking. wholesome thinking. He wants us to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our Lord and Savior through your apostles. This is important because we must be ready for when Jesus comes again, and the devil is perpetually looking to trip us up and make us fall.
b) Those who do not believe in Jesus are wont to commit sins without repentance or caring. They justify their actions no matter whom they hurt. They act this way because they are slaves to the flesh, to themselves, to what feels good at the time, and to the devil. They have no moral compass as to what is right or wrong.
c) With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. It means that His time is not our time. We must have patience for God to do His thing for us.
14) The day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
15a) We should live holy and godly lives. Be spotless, blameless, and at peace with God. This is accomplished by staying close to God and Jesus: praying, going to church and Bible study, surrounding yourself with believing friends, reading the Bible, and relying on God for everything.
b) He is encouraging me to keep going; to keep fighting the fight for Him. And, He is encouraging me to do His will for my life. He is encouraging me to explore more His will.
I love how we are to stay close to God even though we know where we are going and are saved. We still must be vigilant in our walk with Jesus, and we are to be patient with events that happen in our lives.
There are always those who doubt Jesus who don’t put him first in their lives.
Days can seem long to us, but they are mere hours to God. Nothing limits God, not even time.
God will keep His promises and come again once all have a chance to turn to Him.
Jesus will come quickly when he does come. We should live with this in mind, seeking God and righteousness.
Peter says we can hasten Jesus’ coming by being holy and through evangelism and prayer.
We must be careful that the Scriptures aren’t twisted by others.
We must always be abiding in Jesus and striving to grow our relationship with him. That is our calling. By continually growing in our walk with Jesus, we won’t fall.
We live differently and share the Gospel, so others can as well.
“Amen” is praising God and His blessings. It is an entreatment and a prayer at all at once. How powerful!
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