End Times Madness (2 Peter 3:11–13)

End Times Madness (2 Peter 3:11–13)

Gary DeMar has written a profoundly helpful book titled Last Days Madness: Obsession of the Modern Church. In it, he illustrates just how obsessed Christians in the last century or more have become with end times prophecies, which has led to all sorts of fanciful...
The God who Breathes (2 Peter 3:8–10)

The God who Breathes (2 Peter 3:8–10)

Over the years, as I have listened to people’s prayer requests, a common theme has emerged: Almost every Christian I know has, at one point or another, requested prayer for patience. This is hardly surprising: Even if it says that patience is a virtue, the society in...
The Divine Intruder (2 Peter 3:1–7)

The Divine Intruder (2 Peter 3:1–7)

James Edwards has written a book titled The Divine Intruder: When God Breaks into Your Life. He argues that God is in the business of breaking into people’s lives and changing them forever. To prove his point, he draws on eight biblical accounts of encounters with...
No Turning Back (2 Peter 2:17–22)

No Turning Back (2 Peter 2:17–22)

One of the most enduring children’s Sunday school songs is “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.” There are different versions of the song’s history but its theme is clear: It proclaims the singer’s commitment (decision) to follow Christ regardless of the cost. The refrain...
Slow and Steady (2 Peter 2:10b–16)

Slow and Steady (2 Peter 2:10b–16)

In Aesop’s famed fable, the arrogant hare loses a foot race to the humble tortoise because, confident of his superior speed, he takes a mid-race nap. The moral of the story? “Slow and steady wins the race.” Persistent, consistent, and diligent progress, even if it is...