What does 2 Peter 2 21 teach us?
Because apostates have seen the light of the Gospel and rejected it, Peter reminds us that their condemnation will be worse than if they had never known of the Gospel in the first place (2 Peter 2:21). Peter continues to show his weakness in the Gospel as he fumbles over what to do when finding himself in the presence of Moses and Elijah at the Transfiguration. He forgets himself when he presumes to rebuke Jesus and must be put in his place.Peter’s text refers to people who were never saved. They were exposed to the truth, got a dose of religion void of a personal relationship with Christ, may have temporarily changed their behavior by adhering to rules and regulations, but were never born again and ultimately returned to their uncleanness.The Big Idea: You are a walking advertisement for Jesus. Live like a Christian so others can know Him. In this chapter and all through this book, Peter is concerned with our witness. Said another way, he wants us to live in such a way that others will want Jesus.We are to live and act like Jesus lived and acted. Peter knows his readers may be suffering. So he reminds them of the example of Christ. He lived His life in submission to both earthly and heavenly authorities.Weak in the flesh (though strong with the Spirit) (Mark 14:37-42, 14:66-72) – Peter had a strong Spirit and was committed to Christ. Yet at times his weak flesh took over (then Jesus often called him Simon) and caused him to do something he later regretted.
What is the lesson of 1 Peter 2 18 25?
Even though it is pleasing to God, faithfulness sometimes brings suffering. Worshipful obedience to God, in His providence, can produce pain today. And so Peter calls these servants – and calls us – to faithful suffering. For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. Simon’s Sin He offered Peter money to have the apostolic power to impart the Holy Spirit. Think of the temptation he encountered. He had become famous and revered by performing magical tricks, and the secrets to these tricks were a commodity bought and sold by magicians (just as they are today).His heart was not right, and he tried to hustle God. Simon revealed that his heart was not right when he said to Peter, “Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit. Simon watched the power that was being shown and wanted it for himself.After hearing Peter’s rebuke, Simon responds by asking the apostles to pray for him so that none of Peter’s words would become reality. That is how the encounter ends. Simon does not ask for salvation, but repents of the specific sin that Peter addressed (this your wickedness, v.
What did Jesus tell Peter to do three times?
After Jesus asks Peter do you love me? Peter answers. He tells Peter that if he truly loves him, he will take care of his followers. So, why did Jesus ask Peter three times if he loved Him? The usual answers to this question focus on either reinstating Peter from his previous three denials or as a platform to discuss the different Greek words used for love.
What is the meaning of 2 Peter 2 12 17?
Peter is telling us that false teachers are like untamed, wild animals that only follow their instincts; they do not think about what they do, or care that what they do is harmful. Their arrogance is like that of a useless animal that is a danger to people and must be put to death to save others from harm. Peter makes it clear that that righteousness is only for those who belong to the way of truth, who believe and therefore live in God’s ways. These false teachers, Peter warns, are haughty and arrogant, talking boldly about things they have no right to.
What does 1 Peter 2/23 teach us?
In that verse, Peter is holding Jesus up as an example his readers are to follow. They are to suffer for doing good, not because they have done something illegal or immoral. They are to suffer like Jesus suffered- in meekness not fighting back, not threatening, not calling down curses. Simon is among the people who came to faith in Jesus. For someone who has made a name for himself as the local sorcerer and “the great power of God,” Simon is amazed by the miracles God performs through Philip. There’s no substitute for the genuine power of God.Peter’s rebuke was severe because Simon’s request struck at the heart of the Gospel that salvation is by grace and not by works. To try to buy divine power is to try to cheapen the cross and treat the Holy Spirit as an object for manipulation instead of reverence that He is God.