The Day That Is Coming

2 Peter 3:1–10 There is something familiar about waiting for a delivery. In Bristol, the Amazon distribution center is always active. Early in the morning, trucks roll out one after another, heading in every direction. When an order is placed, a notification comes through: “Your package is arriving today.” The …

Hooked and Dragged Back

2 Peter 2:18–22 Fishing teaches a simple truth: fish do not bite a bare hook. A fisherman knows that if the hook is visible, the fish will never come near it. The hook must be hidden. It must be disguised with something attractive. Bait draws the fish in. Once the …

Bold, Brazen, and Bound for Judgment

2 Peter 2:10b–13a In nearly every area of life, the loudest voice in the room often sounds like the most confident one. In meetings, on social media, and even in church settings, volume and certainty are easily mistaken for authority. Yet confidence without submission or qualification is dangerous. History and …

God Will Not Be Mocked

2 Peter 2:4–10a Warnings exist for a reason. They are not written because someone is unsure of the outcome, but because someone has already ignored reality and suffered the consequences. A familiar example is found on containers of Tide detergent pods. The warning against ingestion seems absurd. No reasonable person …

Truth Under Attack

2 Peter 2:1–3  There is a reason counterfeit goods continue to flood the market. They look convincing. The logos appear authentic, the packaging looks professional, and the price is attractive. At first glance, nothing seems wrong. The problem with counterfeits is not discovered on the shelf or in a picture …

A More Sure Word

2 Peter 1:19–21 We live in a world overflowing with opinions, experiences, and voices, yet it is a world increasingly unsure of what is true. That tension is not new. History has repeatedly shown what happens when truth becomes subjective and morality becomes personal. As Chuck Colson once warned, moral …

Eyewitnesses of Majesty

2 Peter 1:12–18 Christian growth does not move forward by novelty but by certainty. Sanctification flows from knowing what is true and remembering it with clarity and conviction. Peter writes his second epistle not to introduce new information but to reinforce what believers already know. As his life nears its …

The Fruit That Confirms Faith

2 Peter 1:8–11 People who carry real responsibility do not skip checklists. Bus drivers go through them before pulling out of the depot. Truck drivers inspect their rigs before the first mile is driven. Law enforcement officers check their equipment, especially items that may one day be called into action. …

Faith That Grows

2 Peter 1:5–7 Standing Firm in a Shifting World Authentic faith in Christ is never static. It grows. As Christ’s character is increasingly formed in the believer, faith matures, deepens, and becomes visible over time. This is why Peter’s words in 2 Peter 1:5–7 remain so timely. In a world …