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The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

NO BASIS FOR HOPEEzekiel 12–19 ” ’In your days, you rebellious house, I will fulfill whatever I say,’ declares the Sovereign Lord” (Ezek. 12:25). Maybe someday, but not now,” and “Maybe somebody else, but not me,” are still common reactions to warnings about the consequences of sin. This passage reminds moderns that such hopes areContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

THE DAY OF THE LORD2 Peter 3 “The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare” (2 Peter 3:10). Seek solid joys and lasting pleasures. BackgroundHistory’s end. Both Testaments speak of a final judgment when this present heaven andContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

FALSE TEACHERS2 Peter 2 “Many will follow their shameful ways and will bring the way of truth into disrepute” (2 Peter 2:2). False doctrine produces a perverted lifestlye. BackgroundFalse teachers. The later epistles of the New Testament, 2 Peter, 2 Timothy, and Jude, all describe and warn against false teachers. In the early decades theContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

2 Peter INTRODUCTIONPeter’s first letter dealt with persecution from outsiders. This second letter concerns dangers within the church itself, from false teachers and those who fail to take the Scriptures seriously.The great value of 2 Peter is found in the apostle’s call to resist false teaching by growth in godliness, while we await the promisedContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”

The 365-Day Devotional Commentary

LIFE IN GOD’S WILL1 Peter 4–5 “Do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ” (1 Peter 4:12–13). There is meaning in the suffering of the Christian. OverviewLive for the will of God (4:1–6). LoveContinue reading “The 365-Day Devotional Commentary”