Note for 20250213 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ - Part 70 - 2 Peter 3 - In The End
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
According to Peter
Read Through The Bible
“As it Happened” Bible Reading Plan
Day 089
Judges 1 and 2
Part 70 - 2 Peter 3 - In The End
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2 Peter 3:1-18 KJV
[1] This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: [2] that ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: [3] knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, [4] and saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. [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: [6] whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: [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. [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. [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. [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. [11] Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, [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? [13] Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. [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. [15] And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; [16] as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction. [17] Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. [18] But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
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Note for 20250213
So we have come to the end of our reading of the writing of Peter. Next we will be reading from the Book of Luke, to go over his testimony of Jesus Christ our Lord. So often, we are drawn by new things, be that a new account or a profound interpretation: which I want to warn you against, knowing that the knowledge of Jesus Christ comes most pure from His own words, and then those that stood witness of Him.
Here Peter makes it clear, as the prophets did, that the end of this world will come with fire. In fact, he is more precise when he speaks of a fervent heat. Are you like those that Peter wrote about, that think the Lord slacks in His return? The words of Christ rings in me again, "as the days of Noah." Peter reminds us here, as he was told by Jesus, that His return will be unexpected, that He will come as a thief in the night, in an hour we expect Him not. Then I see mankind around me, just like then, they carry on in their iniquity without repentance. A little more sleep, a little more slumber and so their destruction will come. Who can say that no one boar witness unto them, when we carry the witness of wiping dust from our feet?
However, I have noticed a certain kind of slackness among those who claim to be of Christ; some in truth and others without any knowledge of Christ. I have heard a preaching led by the Holy Spirit, but also from the doctrines of man, which are like lullabies to keep the children at sleep. I have further noticed a change in the star that gives us light on earth, that it is changing. When I was still a photographer, I noticed the shift in white balance in a short space of time. But those that are lazy, have been fooled by the automatic calculation of clever technology. I know, our sun is changing. Listen to what Peter writes here...
2 Peter 3:11-12 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, [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?
https://bible.com/bible/1/2pe.3.11-12.KJV
Where did Peter learn about this truth, is it not from his witness of what Jesus said? Shall I remind you again also of what Malachi said?
Malachi 4:1-3 KJV
[1] For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch. [2] But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. [3] And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts.
The word "Sun" here is no translation error, it is brought from the Hebrew word "Shemesh." Did the Lord Jesus not say, that when we see all that He mentioned in Matthew 24 come to be, that we must look up, for our redemption draws near? Here I am, called by the Lord to do what I do, in an attempt to snatch some from the flame of fire. Am I alone in this attempt, or has the Holy Spirit been calling out to you too? How many of you have been called at night like Samuel? And yet there are those that heard the call, but turned over in their beds, too tired from their burdens in this world? Have you been called? Shall I ask it in such a way that you might understand better from within. Have you been called to some end time ministry, some afraid of the message that is ringing like a bell in them. Almost like a trumpet call of the Lord to get up before the Sun arises, long before the world wakes up, to come before the Lord their GOD in prayer. The truth of this is between you and the Lord, and yet, so many in the faith profess this already.
Shall I then kick up the intensity a further notch? Why are so many then still fast asleep and locked on their benches in a seating position? Is there no urgency in you, is there no urgency in the Spirit within you? Look around you. Have you not noticed that even the Wicked is working at full steam to bring in the dark kingdom that was prophesied to us? They too know their time is short. It appears that it is those that are pacified by entertainment and the lusts of the flesh that are still fast asleep, standing in an ignorance of what is playing out in their view. And now some might want to call me a doomsday prophet. Yet, it is not of doom I speak alone, but also, and chiefly so, salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ.
What am I to do if the Word in me is not received? What was the instruction to the disciples? Shall I wipe the dust off my feet or plead a little longer? My heart is to plead, and yet, I must move along on my journey before the Lord.
Here is my good advice, when the Lord calls to you, get up. Rise and meet Him in your inner room and work out your salvation with the Lord in fear and trembling. For this Sun Malachi wrote of, it will rise and the wicked will be burned up. The message of this has come from the early ages, and Jesus Christ confirmed it. He confirmed it to His disciples, and again to us by John on Patmos in the last book of our Bible, the Revelation of Jesus Christ. How long will you sip at milk? Shall you ever eat the meat that is available to you in the Word of GOD?
Prayer:
Father, my Lord God Almighty. Call out to Your sheep so they may hear Your Voice. Amen.
Selah, Shalom.
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Verse of The Day
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Mark 16:15 KJV
[15] And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
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