1 янв. 2021 г. · Peter declared that the seemingly delayed timing of the Lord's imminent return was an expression of his patience and desire for repentance among his people.

30 мар. 2014 г. · The seeming-delay is a matter of grace. This is the time to make absolutely sure that you have your trust in Him; so that when He returns, we are ready.

20 мар. 2013 г. · Christ's return in judgment seems delayed because God has a different perspective on time and because He patiently waits for all to come to repentance.

1 апр. 2021 г. · Repentance means to turn or change your mind. It is not a turn from sin to righteousness. It is a turn from sin to the righteous Son of God ...

Though people have and continue to doubt that Jesus will return, we can be confident of His coming because God has judged the world before, because God is not ...

17 дек. 2020 г. · This passage reorients what is important: Repentance from Sin. This is more important than success in this world, money, health, people liking us.

In summary, 2 Peter 3:8-9 highlights God's timeless nature, His faithfulness to His promises, and His patient desire for all people to repent and be saved. It ...

Peter reminds Christians that God made the world and Noah's flood is evidence that He is willing to alter it in order to bring judgment on the sins of humanity.

“But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day” (2 Peter 3:8).

27 апр. 2014 г. · The seeming-delay in the return of the Lord was not out of neglect, but rather was because of mercy.