“then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment, and especially those who indulge in the lust of defiling passion and despise authority.” (2 Peter 2:9–10, ESV) When I was a boy, my brother and I worked during the summer pickingContinue reading “Separation (2 Peter 2:9-10a)”
Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.
Being Distressed (2 Peter 2:6-8)
“And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly; And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: (For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from dayContinue reading “Being Distressed (2 Peter 2:6-8)”
Examples (2 Peter 2:4-6)
“For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly; And turningContinue reading “Examples (2 Peter 2:4-6)”
Pseudo Ministers (2 Peter 2:1-3)
“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall beContinue reading “Pseudo Ministers (2 Peter 2:1-3)”
Let the Glory Fall (Isaiah 6:1-8)
(I had to take a break from 2 Peter since I spent the day preparing for preaching at a tent revival evening. So, I thought I would post my manuscript instead. I will continue with 2 Peter tomorrow.) Introduction: There are special moments that we can experience in worship. Moments where God manifests His gloriousContinue reading “Let the Glory Fall (Isaiah 6:1-8)”
Real Truth (2 Peter 1:19-21)
“Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” (2 Peter 1:20–21, AV) A few people know the size of my library. ThoseContinue reading “Real Truth (2 Peter 1:19-21)”
Truth or Myths (2 Peter 1:16-21)
“For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory,” (2 Peter 1:16–17, AV)Continue reading “Truth or Myths (2 Peter 1:16-21)”
Last Words (2 Peter 1:15)
“Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.” (2 Peter 1:15, AV) As we get older, we begin to think about our children and grandchildren. What is it that we want them to remember when we are not longer on this earth? One ofContinue reading “Last Words (2 Peter 1:15)”
Repetition (2 Peter 1:12-15)
“Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.” (2 Peter 1:12, AV) When we lived in Portsmouth, we purchased a home that had a set of stairs that were a bit treacherous. The steps were somewhat shortContinue reading “Repetition (2 Peter 1:12-15)”
Grand Entrance (2 Peter 1:11)
“For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 1:11, AV) Sometime before I was saved, I remember attending a wedding reception many years ago. As we all sat in the reception hall, we waited for the bridal party to arrive.Continue reading “Grand Entrance (2 Peter 1:11)”
Renewing the Heart 