John starts his letter by telling us how REAL his relationship was with Jesus. He saw Him. He touched Him. He walked with Him. And he wasn’t alone in these experiences. But even more amazing than that, God testified of Him and they experienced God’s presence when they were with Jesus. If you are anything […]
This is Peter’s last letter but instead of crying out for mercy to stay, he gives encouragement to those he leaves behind. Listen to the letters of the others, especially Paul’s. Their words are inspired by God. “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (verse 18a). Peter knows his […]
Peter is reminding his readers of the promises of God. AND reminding them that God holds His own calendar and timeline. OH how MANY times I’ve said in my life that I know God’s timing is always right but “I wish He would WIND HIS WATCH!” This was my way of asking Him to hurry […]
As part of Peter’s final letter to the churches, he prepares them for the inevitable; false teachers and prophets coming in. This has been the pattern from the beginning of the ages and will continue to be so until God’s final judgement. Peter is not pointing out any specific false teaching or prophet operating in […]
Peter puts any doubts to rest as to the teachings he is sharing. He wants ALL to know that what he shares is REAL. Peter wants everyone to know that the teachings he is passing on are NOT false doctrines, as are being spread about during his time. The first thing Peter does is authenticate […]
