September 16, 2025

When the day of the Lord does come, it will be unexpected like a thief in the night. A mighty conflagration will dissolve the heavens and the earth with all its works. In anticipation of such things, Peter wanted Christians to focus on holy conduct and godliness,...

September 15, 2025

At the end of the Day of the Lord, God will pour out His wrath on the earth and consume it with fire. Many, even Christians, scoff at this idea, because God has delayed His final reckoning for so long. However, God has deferred His judgment to establish His mercy,...

September 12, 2025

In his final epistle to Christians, Peter reminded them of the promise of the Lord’s return and the importance of living holy lives in anticipation of that day. He addressed the skepticism of scoffers who question the promise of Christ’s return, emphasizing that His...

September 11, 2025

False teachers often resemble Balaam, whom the king of Midian hired to curse Israel. They falsely pose as spokesmen for God, and they often induce others to sin. Moreover, like Balaam, false teachers attempt to use their ministries as a means of self-enrichment. To...

September 10, 2025

The Old Testament contains examples of God judging men and angels for falling away from Him. God wanted His judgments on fallen angels, antediluvian people, and the residents of Sodom and Gomorrah to discourage others from living ungodly lifestyles. Fortunately,...

September 9, 2025

False teachers tend to be greedy. Many have chosen the ministry as a lucrative profession, seeking to build a large following so that they could become wealthy. Camouflaging heretical teachings and corrupt morals by lifting words of Scripture out of context, they...