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2 Peter 3:3-14 (NET)

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³ Above all, understand this: In the last days blatant scoffers will come, being propelled by their own evil urges ⁴ and saying, "Where is his promised return? For ever since our ancestors died, all things have continued as they were from the beginning of creation." ⁵ For they deliberately suppress this fact, that by the word of God heavens existed long ago and an earth was formed out of water and by means of water. ⁶ Through these things the world existing at that time was destroyed when it was deluged with water. ⁷ But by the same word the present heavens and earth have been reserved for fire, by being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly. ⁸ Now, dear friends, do not let this one thing escape your notice, that a single day is like a thousand years with the Lord and a thousand years are like a single day. ⁹ The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some regard slowness, but is being patient toward you, because he does not wish for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. ¹⁰ But the day of the Lord will come like a thief; when it comes, the heavens will disappear with a horrific noise, and the celestial bodies will melt away in a blaze, and the earth and every deed done on it will be laid bare. ¹¹ Since all these things are to melt away in this manner, what sort of people must we be, conducting our lives in holiness and godliness, ¹² while waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God? Because of this day, the heavens will be burned up and dissolve, and the celestial bodies will melt away in a blaze! ¹³ But, according to his promise, we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness truly resides. ¹⁴ Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 8) Love - Lord is patient and wants no one to perish
(v. 8) Patience / Perseverance / Standing Firm - God is patient - does not want anyone to perish
(v. 9) Love - Lord is patient and wants no one to perish
(v. 9) Patience / Perseverance / Standing Firm - God is patient - does not want anyone to perish
(v. 9) Promises - The Lord is not slow in keeping his promises
(v. 14) Holy / Holiness / Worldliness - Make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him
(v. 14) Eagerness / Diligence / Seeking / Readiness - Make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 10) Will the earth be destroyed or not?

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 3) Day 29 - Jesus is Coming Soon (2012-01-01)
(v. 4) Day 29 - Jesus is Coming Soon (2012-01-01)
(v. 5) Day 29 - Jesus is Coming Soon (2012-01-01)
(v. 6) Day 29 - Jesus is Coming Soon (2012-01-01)
(v. 6) Desire's Journey - Great Restoration (part 4) (2010-07-03)
(v. 7) Day 29 - Jesus is Coming Soon (2012-01-01)
(v. 8) Day 29 - Jesus is Coming Soon (2012-01-01)
(v. 9) Contagious Christian - Benefits (part 2) (2010-10-02)
(v. 9) Promises of God - Come to Repentance (2009-04-14)
(v. 9) Day 29 - Jesus is Coming Soon (2012-01-01)
(v. 10) Day 29 - Jesus is Coming Soon (2012-01-01)
(v. 10) Power of Spiritual Thinking - Heaven Can Wait (2008-05-20)
(v. 10) Contagious Christian - Benefits (part 3) (2010-10-03)
(v. 11) Contagious Christian - Benefits (part 3) (2010-10-03)
(v. 11) Day 29 - Jesus is Coming Soon (2012-01-01)
(v. 12) Desire's Journey - Great Restoration (part 4) (2010-07-03)
(v. 12) Day 29 - Jesus is Coming Soon (2012-01-01)
(v. 13) Day 29 - Jesus is Coming Soon (2012-01-01)
(v. 14) Day 29 - Jesus is Coming Soon (2012-01-01)