Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.

Perspective on Patience (2 Pet 3:8-9)

“But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all shouldContinue reading “Perspective on Patience (2 Pet 3:8-9)”

The End? (2 Peter 3:6-7)

“Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.” (2 Peter 3:6–7, AV) In my lifetime, I have heard much discussion about theContinue reading “The End? (2 Peter 3:6-7)”

Scoffers (2 Peter 3:1-4)

“Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the wordContinue reading “Scoffers (2 Peter 3:1-4)”

Foolish Return (2 Peter 2:22)

“But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.” (2 Peter 2:22, AV) Speaking of those who have heard and understand the gospel but have failed to experience true faith, Peter gaveContinue reading “Foolish Return (2 Peter 2:22)”

Fair Judgment (2 Peter 2:21)

“For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.” (2 Peter 2:21, AV) I know of people that struggle with the teaching of the gospel because they worry about those who die that neverContinue reading “Fair Judgment (2 Peter 2:21)”

Worse than Before (2 Peter 2:20-21)

“For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, afterContinue reading “Worse than Before (2 Peter 2:20-21)”

Deadly Mirages (2 Peter 2:17-19)

“These are waterless springs and mists driven by a storm. For them the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved. For, speaking loud boasts of folly, they entice by sensual passions of the flesh those who are barely escaping from those who live in error.” (2 Peter 2:17–18, ESV) Most everyone has had the experienceContinue reading “Deadly Mirages (2 Peter 2:17-19)”

Not Professionals (2 Peter 2:14-16)

“They have hearts trained in greed. Accursed children! Forsaking the right way, they have gone astray. They have followed the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved gain from wrongdoing,” (2 Peter 2:14–15, ESV) Early on in my Christian life, I was a member and an elder in a small church. Out pastorContinue reading “Not Professionals (2 Peter 2:14-16)”

Plight of the Progressives (2 Peter 2:10b-14)

“But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;” (2 Peter 2:12, AV) There is a movement in this country that has sneaked its way into the church to some extent. The movement is calledContinue reading “Plight of the Progressives (2 Peter 2:10b-14)”