2 Peter 3:14 KJV [14] “Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.”      Peter is now bringing the believer’s thoughts back down to earth. He uses the word “wherefore,” connecting it directly to the hope described in the previous passage. Hope in the Scriptures is never passive. It always carries with it the idea of strong assurance. We have a hope that is steadfast and sure. We are looking for the blessed hope of our Lord’s return.       These saints were facing difficult …

2 Peter 3:13 KJV [13] “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.”      The opening word, “nevertheless,” is important. It acknowledges everything that has been said leading up to this verse. Peter has revealed a great deal about the last days. However, for the believer, the future is not defined by loss, but by fulfillment. God’s plan does not end in destruction but reveals new heavens and a new earth.       Our hope is anchored in the phrase, “according to His promise.” This hope rests entirely on the character of …

2 Peter 3:12 KJV  [12] “looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?”      The phrase “looking for” means “to expect.” As believers, we know that the end is coming soon. We know that this world is going to be consumed with fire, and the heavens are going to be dissolved. Peter gives us a vivid and fearful picture of what the end will look like. If I were reading these verses and not saved, then I would not …

2 Peter 3:11 KJV [11] “Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,”      The Bible teaches that this world is headed for destruction. The phrase “what manner of persons” goes beyond our behavior and involves our identity. It is not just about what we do occasionally, but who we are every day. Peter has painted a very clear picture that the world is coming to an end, so we need to heed this warning. These truths should instill in us the desire to live …

2 Peter 3:10 KJV [10] “But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.”      A thief does not send notice ahead of time. There is no courtesy warning or calendar appointment. The point is not to inspire fear, but to highlight the certainty of unpredictability. Life, as we experience it, often lulls us into a pattern of assuming that tomorrow will …

2 Peter 3:9 KJV [9] “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”      The problem in this verse is not with God, but with human perception. We live in a world of schedules, deadlines, and where people want immediate results. However, God does not work on man’s scale. Our verse says, “as some men count slackness.” These scoffers are measuring God by their own limited understanding. Men are fools to try to measure the God that …

 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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …