In his second epistle, Peter discusses the subject of Christ’s return and the coming New Creation. In the process, he addresses two issues of continuing relevance to the Church. First, why the apparent “delay” of his “arrival.” Second, the understanding that believers can, in fact, “hasten” these final events.
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In his second epistle, Peter addresses the growing weariness of some believers due to the apparent delay in or even the failure of the “arrival” of Jesus to materialize, an open door for false teachers and outside critics to exploit. Instead of the predicted terrestrial and cosmic upheaval, daily life was continuing as it always had. The Apostle’s explanation is as relevant today as it was two thousand years ago.
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In the interim between Christ’s ascension and his return, God has granted humanity the opportunity to repent before that day arrives.
In his second epistle, Peter explained the apparent “delay” in the “arrival” of Jesus and the “Day of the Lord.” In doing so, he linked that day with the final judgment and the new creation. And he argued that the conduct of the church may very well “hasten” that day. God is characterized by mercy and has no desire for anyone to perish.
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Peter exhorts Christians to persevere in sufferings and to live holy lives in the knowledge of the impending day when Jesus will be revealed.
In his first epistle, Peter wrote to Christians who were under pressure to conform to the expectations of the surrounding society. Their situation was not unique, for they were members of the worldwide suffering community of believers. One of his themes is the necessity to remain steadfast through tribulations until the “day of visitation” when Jesus is “revealed.”
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