2 Peter 3:8 KJV [8] “But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.” The building of the ark took a long period of time. To many, it seemed unnecessary and foolish. We know that God did not need over a century to complete the building of the ark, because He could have immediately spoken an ark into existence. This period of time was God’s window of mercy on a lost world. The Lord was giving man time to repent and …
“Ungodly Men”
2 Peter 3:7 KJV [7] “but the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.” It is so easy to become comfortable in this world. We build lives, make plans, pursue goals, and sometimes forget that everything here is temporary. The word “ungodly” in our text refers to a life without God. It speaks of a life that is lived with no regard for Him. An ungodly person may appear moral, respectable, and even religious on the outside. However, …
“Remember the Flood”
2 Peter 3:6 KJV [6] “whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:” While the world perished, Noah and his family were preserved. The balance between judgment and salvation is a recurring theme in the Scriptures. During the flood, God addressed both justice and redemption. He displayed both His wrath and His grace at the same time. Just as then, we live in a world filled with believers and unbelievers. The flood serves as a constant reminder of God’s faithfulness. He is faithful to judge, and He is faithful to deliver. Sinners should pay close …
“Ignorant Men”
2 Peter 3:5 KJV [5] “For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:” Peter is not talking about people who do not know the truth. He is talking about people who choose not to acknowledge the truth. There is a difference between not knowing something and refusing to accept something. Whenever someone refuses to accept a certain truth, they are willingly ignorant. They were given light, but they chose to reject it. This is not a passive …