tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post2106529663358739994..comments2023-08-02T04:54:09.160-04:00Comments on Scattered Stones: 2 Peter Chapter 3 – God's patience means our repentanceA Stone Gathererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03763530057889661436noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post-45350982564352742212011-09-15T17:19:11.368-04:002011-09-15T17:19:11.368-04:00I absolutely adore your enthusiasm for Scripture, ...I absolutely adore your enthusiasm for Scripture, Kim. You preach it, sister!!!! Very well done!<br /><br />A couple of points to discuss:<br /><br /><i>He is not slow in KEEPING his PROMISES as some count slowness, but is PATIENT towards us, <b>not wishing that ANY should perish, but that ALL should reach repentance!</b></i><br /><br />1. Some (false teachers) argue for Universalism with this passage. (i.e. that in the end, absolutely everyone will be saved.) However, when read correctly in context, it's the "not wishing" clause that defines the "any should perish" clause and renders Universalism null and void.<br /><br />2. I also want to say that this is a key verse which causes me to not accept Calvinist teachings on predestination. God DOES wish that ALL should reach repentance, not just a certain group of "elect." You may disagree with me on this point. <br /><br />3. The points about being "without spot or blemish" of course refer to the perfect lamb that was sacrificed at every Passover. As you know, we can only attain that kind of perfection through the blood of Christ. Yay, and Amen!<br /><br />4. Another point that is debatable is whether the earth and heavens will be <i>completely destroyed,</i> or simply <i>cleansed</i> by the fire of God's just wrath. <br /><br />Some theologians argue that the heavens and earth will be <i>renewed,</i> rather than completely created <i>anew.</i> Ask your pastor what he thinks. I was taught the latter in an AOG college... and I tend to agree. (In his book, "Heaven" Reformed Pastor Randy Alcorn presents a pretty convincing case for the latter too.)<br /><br />As always, I enjoyed your post, Kim! Not too long... don't know how you could have made it understandable as two. <br /><br />Keep on thinking, studying, and writing, my friend!<br /><br />((Hugs)) e-Mom ღSusannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090290482455881323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post-75143514165879995472011-09-08T02:38:17.789-04:002011-09-08T02:38:17.789-04:00Very good! Thanks for breaking it down for me. Jus...Very good! Thanks for breaking it down for me. Just what I needed today! Thanks!!Tiffaneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12371750010486930279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4889693108618418753.post-69211503634561046512011-09-07T22:25:28.561-04:002011-09-07T22:25:28.561-04:00Kim - I have so enjoyed this study of Peter. Actu...Kim - I have so enjoyed this study of Peter. Actually - not just enjoyed, but have been convicted, prodded, blessed...<br />Again in this post I came to the list of what we are to be doing while waiting and found myself sadly lacking.<br />Thanks for taking the time to share what you have learned with us!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.com