2 Peter 2:4 KJV [4] “For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;” Peter gives us a chilling example of the angels who sinned against God. Their judgment reveals how seriously God responds to pride and rebellion. These angels were once powerful, spiritual beings that dwelt in the heavens with God. However, their elevated position did not protect them from the divine punishment they faced when they rebelled. We must remember that privilege does not replace obedience. God demands obedience …
“Watch Out for the Salesman”
2 Peter 2:3 KJV [3] “And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.” In this verse, Peter issues a stern warning against the false prophets of his day. He first identifies covetousness as the driving force behind false teaching. These individuals are not motivated by love for the truth or concern for God’s people, but by greed and personal gain. We see so much of that in the world today. We are no strangers to fake preachers who try to exploit …
“Don’t Follow That Crowd”
2 Peter 2:2 KJV [2] “And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.” The word “pernicious” means “having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.” Peter has in mind the shameless conduct of these apostate men. They have abandoned the truth and have endorsed filthy and foul lifestyles. What is shocking to me in this verse is not the conduct of these preachers, but the size of the crowd. Notice, the beginning of this verse says that “many” shall follow them. These …
“Fake Preachers and Teachers”
2 Peter 2:1 KJV [1] “But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.” The word for “false prophet” points to one who speaks forth or openly proclaims a lying message that he claims to have received from God. Their message is both deceptive and damnable to those who give them an ear. Peter was faced with this issue in his time, and we are still dealing with it in …