Category: Faith

I have been working on my YouTube project and it’s been taking a lot of my time and mental energy. Thank you for your support. I’ll be back to regular blogging in February. Continue reading I promise to be back

Christ’s Glory and the Prophetic Word 16For we did not follow cleverly devised myths Right out the gate Peter is swinging for the fence. I am sure just like in our current day, Peter was dealing this some wild stories. Paul called them “Jewish myths”. when we made known to you the power and coming … Continue reading 2 Peter 1:16-21

Therefore, Peter’s using Paul’s favorite transition phrase for sure. brothers, He’s addressing fellow believers. This is only important because of his next statement. be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, We don’t earn our salvation. Christ has already done all that needs to be done in that regard. What we do … Continue reading 2 Peter 1:10-15

Thank you Brother Edwin. https://youtube.com/shorts/GaeUZ_M8V8o?feature=share Continue reading “How to live a life pleasing to the Lord.” on YouTube

5 For this very reason, Peter here ties the previous section to this with phrase. There’s a reason why we should do this and he’s about to tell us what that reason is. make every effort to supplement your faith There is a partical, lived out part to the Chrisitans life. It’s not just a self reflection … Continue reading 2 Peter 1:5-9

I am getting so much from this slow march through Peter’s letters. I realize just how much I miss my skimming over it or reading without really taking into account what I’m reading. No jet ski action this time around. We’re doning our scuba gear and getting in the deep. Let’s go. 3 His divine power … Continue reading 2 Peter 1:3-4

This might come as a shock to you, but the current cultural, economic and global climates are a little unsettling. In the last two months we’ve seen some really disturbing things in the US, Canada, Cuba, France, South Africa, Hatti and Afghanistan. It really is reason to start worrying right? No. You should have peace … Continue reading You have a choice to make

Greeting 1 Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Peter starts off with two “new” titles he didn’t use in … Continue reading 2 Peter 1:1-2

12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. 13 She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son. 14 Greet one another with the kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are … Continue reading 1 Peter 5:12-14

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your … Continue reading 1 Peter 5:6-11