Category Archives: 2 Peter

Putting in the Work

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

15 and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; just as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given him, wrote to you,16 as also in all his letters, speaking in them of these things, in which … Continue reading →

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Time on His Side

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

8 But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. 9 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as … Continue reading →

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The Word is Out

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Rick Reynolds

This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment … Continue reading →

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Just Say the Word!

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

3 Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, 4 and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation.” 5 For when they maintain this, … Continue reading →

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On False Prophets and Teachers—Part 2 (2 Peter 2)

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

Peter starts his letter with a pathway to sacrificial love: Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, … Continue reading →

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On False Prophets and Teachers

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. 2 Peter 2:1 False … Continue reading →

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Seeing is Believing

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

I find it hard to believe that one saved by Almighty God, who has been given his spirit, can lead a life totally devoid of any Christ-like change. I guess it is possible, but that person would have to take … Continue reading →

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Meet the Mockers

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just … Continue reading →

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Cutting Room Floor

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

It should not take the threat of war or act of terrorism or pandemic to put us in a mindset to yearn for the “power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” We should always be looking up and longing … Continue reading →

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Time to Dig In

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Rick Reynolds

“…and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness…” 2 Peter 1:6 While we’ve been granted everything that pertains to life and godliness, it’s still hard to take every thought captive to the obedience … Continue reading →

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