In my last post (here), I listed four points that show Peter was not speaking of the literal heavens passing away in 2 Peter 3:10–13. I discussed the first point and will now look at the other three. 2. Peter specifically linked the judgment of the scoffers, the day of…
December 2021
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Book of 2 PeterGuest BloggersProphecy
The New Heavens and Earth — Part 2
by John Formsmaby John FormsmaThe points I made in my last post (here) are enough to establish the legitimacy of interpreting particular biblical language in a non-literal way. However, I need to prove it is legitimate to do so regarding the new heavens and earth of 2 Peter by making the following points: Peter had…
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Book of 2 PeterGuest BloggersProphecy
The New Heavens and Earth — Part 1
by John Formsmaby John FormsmaMuch confusion exists regarding the Day of the Lord and the New Heavens and Earth of 2 Peter 3. The Apostle Peter did not write confusing statements, but we have obscured his meaning. If Peter heard your views about this passage, would he agree with them? Or would he scoff?…
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We Baptists are peculiar in our articulation of the doctrine of the church. Our doctrine of the church is distinct from almost all other Christian denominations, but we cling to it because we believe it to be biblical. We believe God ordained His new covenant people to be regenerated believers.…