We’re slaves to whatever controls us (v19) “Slavery, after all, occurs whenever one is under the control of some influence, not just some other person.”
Author Archives: Doug Schreiber
False Teacher condition | 2 Peter 2:10b-16
Do you know of false teachers in your midst? Do their actions not align with the Bible and Jesus’ teachings? Do your best to steer clear of them.
Trusting in trials | 2 Peter 2:9-10a
Knowing our God cannot be stressed enough. The more we know Him, the more we can trust Him. The more we trust Him, the more we can bring Him glory.
Judgment – with mercy | 2 Peter 2:4-8
Judgment for the false teachers is due. Now he provides some examples of judgment (mixed with favor) for those who rebel against Him or teach false doctrine.
From true to false prophets | 2 Peter 2:1-3
Just as there were true prophets in the OT who the Holy Spirit “moved” to write Scripture, there were false prophets. So there were in his day, and ours.
Bible author inspiration | 2 Peter 1:19-21
Peter gives us one of the best understandings of the inspiration of the Bible. The Holy Spirit (God) “moved” the authors to write what they did.
Eyewitness of majestic glory | 2 Peter 1:16-18
What evidence in court provides the greatest support or proof of the case? Eyewitnesses. Peter, James and John were eyewitnesses of this glorious event.
Pastor Peter’s priority | 2 Peter 1:12-15
Peter’s priority is making sure they know these character qualities so well that they’re front and center in their thinking and play out in their actions.
Entrance to Heaven | 2 Peter 1:10-11
In which way will we be provided this entrance into the kingdom of Christ? Our good works of striving for these character qualities? Surely not. How then?
Spiritual vision problems? | 2 Peter 1:8-9
Peter assumes his readers are actively seeking these character qualities of the previous post. Those who don’t find that they are so nearsighted they are blind.