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To sum up his intent, Peter provided an inclusio in 1:2 and 3:18, beginning and ending the letter under the central headings of the grace of God and the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
These last two verses instruct the reader how to avoid being swept away into error and destruction. Beloved (27) (agapetos from agapao = to love) means beloved, dear, very much loved. Agapetos is love called out of one’s heart by preciousness of the object loved.
According to 2 Peter 3, the day of judgment or ^day of the Lord _ will involve the destruction by fire of the heavens and the earth, and of the elements _ (3:7, 10, 12, KJV). In their place will come new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells _ (3:13).
2 lis 2021 · Today we close Peter’s 2nd letter with what can only be described as the “Devine expectation” and the “Believer’s responsibility” to “grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” The very first word in verse 18 is “BUT” and it is a contrasting word, in
What does 2 Peter 3:18 mean? Verses 17 and 18 are the conclusion of Peter's letter and should be taken together. These words summarize Peter's letter, and include both a warning against being misled by the false teachers and an encouragement to keep growing in Christ.
Instead of allowing suffering, trials, and adversity to cause us to lose ground, Peter encourages us to respond to the challenges of life by doing two things 1) grow in grace and 2) in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. Grow in Grace. We are to grow in God’s grace. Spiritual growth is the expectation of every believer.
20 mar 2013 · Peter ends with a doxology (3:18b): “To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” This is as clear of a statement of Christ’s deity as there could be.
