The character of God is a timeless word of God that reminds us to live as people who remember, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God. The faithless and false teachers get it wrong by making their limited understanding as if it's absolute, basing their view on their limited perspective and arrogance, and ignoring the fact that God's revelation is not limited to human understanding. [... more]

The apostle Peter writes to God's people to stir up their sincere minds by reminding them of the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord. He warns against scoffers in the last days who deliberately overlook the fact that God's word is powerful and will bring judgment. Peter calls believers to live as people who remember God's grace and purpose, and to be transformed by the revelation of God, living lives of holiness and godliness. [... more]

Blessed is the man or woman who delights in God's Word and meditates on it day and night, developing a foundation that brings about blessing and success. To overcome fear of failure, one must renew their mind, stop conforming to the world's system, and be transformed by the renewing of their mind, allowing God's Word to become the living Word that brings power and prosperity. [... more]

God's solution to the fear of failure is found in Psalm 1, which teaches that a life of faith and courage is built on a foundation of God's word, studied and practiced daily. By connecting with God through Bible study and prayer, individuals can experience supernatural strength and courage to overcome their fears and anxieties, leading to a life of prosperity and success. [... more]

The Bible teaches that we are to act mercifully, not judgmentally, and to deal with doubters and scoffers by showing mercy and saving them from the fire of sin. We are to use the gospel as the snatching mechanism to bring people to salvation, and to hate sin while treating the sinner with mercy. [... more]

Living in expectation of Christ's return is a comfort, motivation, and incentive for Christians. The Bible teaches that Christ's return is a reality, and believers are to stay ready, live pure and blameless, and not be ashamed before Him. The world situation looks like we are nearing the end of history, and philosophers are asking if earth has an expiration date. The Bible promises reward for the faithful believer, retribution against the enemies of God, and the restoration of all things when Christ returns. [... more]

Christ's return is a reality that brings comfort, motivation, and incentive to believers. Living in expectation of Christ's return is crucial, and it's essential to stay ready, faithful, and blameless. The Bible promises reward for faithful believers, retribution against God's enemies, and the restoration of all things. [... more]

God's delay in the return of Jesus Christ is not a sign of slowness, but rather a demonstration of his patience, giving people the opportunity to repent and be saved. Peter's letter emphasizes the importance of understanding the Bible and living a godly life, as scoffers will emerge in the last days to deny the return of Jesus Christ. [... more]

The Bible clearly predicts the last days as a time of spiritual apostasy and secular mockery, but believers can face it with hope and a godly response. This involves being careful of spiritual entropy, confident in spiritual truth, and consistent in spiritual activity. [... more]

The book of Job teaches us about God's justice and faithfulness, while scoffers in the last days question the promise of Jesus' return, and the importance of keeping faith, using our gifts, and blessing others, even in the face of adversity. [... more]

The Bible teaches that God's perception of time is different from ours, with one day being as a thousand years and vice versa. This concept is used to explain the delay of Jesus' return, which some people attribute to the uniformitarian view that the world has always been the same and will continue to be so. However, the Bible teaches that God is not bound by this view and can interrupt the natural flow of events with cataclysmic events, such as the great flood. The Bible also warns of scoffers who will come in the last days, denying the promise of Jesus' return, but God's long suffering is a reminder that he is patient and wants to see as many people saved as possible. [... more]

The church's posture and voice are crucial in times of apostasy and unbelief, where many people reject God or walk away from Christianity. Dr. Alex McFarland emphasizes the importance of a solid grasp of biblical truths, biblical authority, and a clear understanding of conviction versus preference. He also stresses the need for a consistent commitment to the right things, wisdom to ask the right questions, and the humility to change where appropriate. [... more]

God wants his people to have honest minds, not self-deceptive minds attempting to hide sin. Peter reminds the Christians that they should know the words of the holy prophets and the commandment of the apostles, and that scoffers will come in the last days, but honest minds can be stirred up by the truth. [... more]