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Coming of the lord jesus Christ » People scoffing at the coming of the lord
THIS second epistle, beloved, I now write to you, in which I excite your pure minds by remembrance, to remember the words spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour, knowing this first, that in the last days scoffers shall come with scoffing walking after their inordinate desires, read more.
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 world. For of this they are willingly ignorant, that the heavens were of old, and the earth was made of water and by water by the word of God, by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed. But the present heavens and the earth have been preserved by his word, being kept for fire, at the day of the judgment and destruction of wicked men.
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 world. For of this they are willingly ignorant, that the heavens were of old, and the earth was made of water and by water by the word of God, by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed. But the present heavens and the earth have been preserved by his word, being kept for fire, at the day of the judgment and destruction of wicked men.
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write, These things says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God,
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yet to us there is one God the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him, and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and we through him.
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and to enlighten all men as to the dispensation of the mystery concealed from eternity in God who created all things,
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GOD, who at many times and in many ways spoke anciently to the fathers by the prophets, in these last days spoke to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds,
IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This [Word] was in the beginning with God. All things existed through him, and without him not one thing existed, which existed. read more.
In him was life, and the life was the light of men; and the light shone in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man, sent by God, whose name was John. This man came for a testimony, to testify of the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but to testify of the light. The light was the true [light] which lights every man that comes into the world. He was in the world, and the world existed through him, and the world knew him not.
In him was life, and the life was the light of men; and the light shone in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man, sent by God, whose name was John. This man came for a testimony, to testify of the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but to testify of the light. The light was the true [light] which lights every man that comes into the world. He was in the world, and the world existed through him, and the world knew him not.
giving thanks to the Father who has made us fit for a portion in the inheritance of the saints in light, who delivered us from the power of darkness and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins, read more.
who is the likeness of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation, for by him were all things created which are in heaven and on the earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones, or lordships, or principalities, or powers. All things were created through him and for him, and he is before all things, and in him all things consist,
who is the likeness of the invisible God, the first-born of all creation, for by him were all things created which are in heaven and on the earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones, or lordships, or principalities, or powers. All things were created through him and for him, and he is before all things, and in him all things consist,
We know by faith that the worlds were made by the word of God, that the seen was not made from the apparent.
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For of this they are willingly ignorant, that the heavens were of old, and the earth was made of water and by water by the word of God, by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed. But the present heavens and the earth have been preserved by his word, being kept for fire, at the day of the judgment and destruction of wicked men.
Day of the lord » What is kept in store for the day of judgment
For of this they are willingly ignorant, that the heavens were of old, and the earth was made of water and by water by the word of God, by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed. But the present heavens and the earth have been preserved by his word, being kept for fire, at the day of the judgment and destruction of wicked men.
the Deluge » Entire face of the earth changed by
For of this they are willingly ignorant, that the heavens were of old, and the earth was made of water and by water by the word of God, by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed.
Earth » The earth which exists now
knowing this first, that in the last days scoffers shall come with scoffing walking after their inordinate desires, 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 world. For of this they are willingly ignorant, that the heavens were of old, and the earth was made of water and by water by the word of God, read more.
by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed. But the present heavens and the earth have been preserved by his word, being kept for fire, at the day of the judgment and destruction of wicked men. But let not this one thing escape you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed. But the present heavens and the earth have been preserved by his word, being kept for fire, at the day of the judgment and destruction of wicked men. But let not this one thing escape you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens which exist now
knowing this first, that in the last days scoffers shall come with scoffing walking after their inordinate desires, 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 world. For of this they are willingly ignorant, that the heavens were of old, and the earth was made of water and by water by the word of God, read more.
by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed. But the present heavens and the earth have been preserved by his word, being kept for fire, at the day of the judgment and destruction of wicked men. But let not this one thing escape you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed. But the present heavens and the earth have been preserved by his word, being kept for fire, at the day of the judgment and destruction of wicked men. But let not this one thing escape you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Ignorance » Of God's word » Wilful
for the hearts of this people have become hard, and they hear imperfectly with their ears, and their eyes have they closed, lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and turn, and I should heal them.
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And as they did not choose to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do things which are not proper,
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For of this they are willingly ignorant, that the heavens were of old, and the earth was made of water and by water by the word of God,
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Perishing » How the old world perished
For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but plunging them into Tartarus delivered them up in chains to be kept in darkness till the judgment, and spared not the old world, but preserved Noah a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, bringing the flood on the world of the ungodly,
knowing this first, that in the last days scoffers shall come with scoffing walking after their inordinate desires, 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 world. For of this they are willingly ignorant, that the heavens were of old, and the earth was made of water and by water by the word of God, read more.
by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed.
by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed.
World » The lord judging the world
knowing this first, that in the last days scoffers shall come with scoffing walking after their inordinate desires, 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 world. For of this they are willingly ignorant, that the heavens were of old, and the earth was made of water and by water by the word of God, read more.
by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed. But the present heavens and the earth have been preserved by his word, being kept for fire, at the day of the judgment and destruction of wicked men. But let not this one thing escape you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed. But the present heavens and the earth have been preserved by his word, being kept for fire, at the day of the judgment and destruction of wicked men. But let not this one thing escape you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Overlooking therefore the times of ignorance, God now commands all men everywhere to change their minds, because he has appointed a day in which he is about to judge the world in righteousness, by the man whom he has appointed, giving assurance to all by raising him from the dead.
And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour has come that the Son of man should be glorified. I tell you most truly, that unless the kernel of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it continues alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. He that loves his life shall lose it, and he that hates his life in this world shall preserve it to eternal life. read more.
If any man serves me let him follow me; and where I am there also shall my servant be. If anyone serves me, him will the Father honor. Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour. But for this cause came I to this hour; Father, glorify thy name. Then came a voice from heaven, I have both glorified and will glorify it again. Then the multitude standing and hearing, said, It was thunder; others said, An angel spoke to him. Jesus answered and said, This voice was not on my account, but for you. There is now a judgment of this world; the ruler of this world shall now be cast out;
If any man serves me let him follow me; and where I am there also shall my servant be. If anyone serves me, him will the Father honor. Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour. But for this cause came I to this hour; Father, glorify thy name. Then came a voice from heaven, I have both glorified and will glorify it again. Then the multitude standing and hearing, said, It was thunder; others said, An angel spoke to him. Jesus answered and said, This voice was not on my account, but for you. There is now a judgment of this world; the ruler of this world shall now be cast out;
World » What happened to the old world
For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but plunging them into Tartarus delivered them up in chains to be kept in darkness till the judgment, and spared not the old world, but preserved Noah a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, bringing the flood on the world of the ungodly,
knowing this first, that in the last days scoffers shall come with scoffing walking after their inordinate desires, 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 world. For of this they are willingly ignorant, that the heavens were of old, and the earth was made of water and by water by the word of God, read more.
by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed.
by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed.
World » The world that exists now
knowing this first, that in the last days scoffers shall come with scoffing walking after their inordinate desires, 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 world. For of this they are willingly ignorant, that the heavens were of old, and the earth was made of water and by water by the word of God, read more.
by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed. But the present heavens and the earth have been preserved by his word, being kept for fire, at the day of the judgment and destruction of wicked men. But let not this one thing escape you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
by which the world that then was, being overflowed with water, was destroyed. But the present heavens and the earth have been preserved by his word, being kept for fire, at the day of the judgment and destruction of wicked men. But let not this one thing escape you, beloved, that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.