Thematic Bible
2 Peter 3:1 (show verse)
This is the second letter I write to you, beloved. I stimulate your memory in each letter.
2 Peter 3:2 (show verse)
You should remember the words that were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandments of the Lord and Savior through your apostles.
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » People scoffing at the coming of the lord
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Inspiring prophets
Inspiration » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Memory spiritual » All the teachings of the gospel
Prophecy » Fulfilment of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophets » Inspiration of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophets » Voice
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » All the teachings of the gospel
Voice » God's » Of the prophets
Words of Christ » Promises concerning » Remembered
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Inspiring prophets
Inspiration » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Memory spiritual » All the teachings of the gospel
Prophecy » Fulfilment of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophets » Inspiration of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophets » Voice
Spiritual » Memory calls to mind » All the teachings of the gospel
Voice » God's » Of the prophets
Words of Christ » Promises concerning » Remembered
2 Peter 3:3 (show verse)
Know this first, that in the last days, mockers will come with mockery, walking after their own lusts,
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » People scoffing at the coming of the lord
Days » Forty days » The last
Earth » The earth which exists now
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens which exist now
Mocking » The hardened wicked people mock
Pathway of sin » Walking in
Perishing » How the old world perished
The promises of God » Scoffers despise
Scorning and mocking » Characteristic of the latter days
Scorning and mocking » The wicked indulge in, against » The second coming of Christ
Scorning and mocking » Those who are addicted to » Walk after their own lusts
The second coming of Christ » The wicked » Scoff at
Sinful » The whole imitation of worldly people and customs condemned » Walk
Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
World » The lord judging the world
World » What happened to the old world
World » The world that exists now
Days » Forty days » The last
Earth » The earth which exists now
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens which exist now
Mocking » The hardened wicked people mock
Pathway of sin » Walking in
Perishing » How the old world perished
The promises of God » Scoffers despise
Scorning and mocking » Characteristic of the latter days
Scorning and mocking » The wicked indulge in, against » The second coming of Christ
Scorning and mocking » Those who are addicted to » Walk after their own lusts
The second coming of Christ » The wicked » Scoff at
Sinful » The whole imitation of worldly people and customs condemned » Walk
Walk » Characteristics of » Sinful
World » The lord judging the world
World » What happened to the old world
World » The world that exists now
2 Peter 3:4 (show verse)
Saying, Where is the promise of his coming? For, from the day that the fathers fell asleep [in death], all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » People scoffing at the coming of the lord
Earth » The earth which exists now
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens which exist now
Perishing » How the old world perished
The promises of God » Scoffers despise
The promises of God » Subjects of » Second coming of Christ
Scorning and mocking » The wicked indulge in, against » The second coming of Christ
The second coming of Christ » The wicked » Scoff at
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Christ shall not come to judge
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Christ will not come to condemn us
World » The lord judging the world
World » What happened to the old world
World » The world that exists now
Earth » The earth which exists now
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens which exist now
Perishing » How the old world perished
The promises of God » Scoffers despise
The promises of God » Subjects of » Second coming of Christ
Scorning and mocking » The wicked indulge in, against » The second coming of Christ
The second coming of Christ » The wicked » Scoff at
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Christ shall not come to judge
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » Christ will not come to condemn us
World » The lord judging the world
World » What happened to the old world
World » The world that exists now
2 Peter 3:5 (show verse)
For this they willfully forget, that there were heavens from of old, and an earth compacted out of water and amidst water, by the word of God,
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » People scoffing at the coming of the lord
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Day of the lord » What is kept in store for the day of judgment
the Deluge » Entire face of the earth changed by
Earth » The earth which exists now
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens which exist now
Ignorance » Of God's word » Wilful
Perishing » How the old world perished
World » The lord judging the world
World » What happened to the old world
World » The world that exists now
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Day of the lord » What is kept in store for the day of judgment
the Deluge » Entire face of the earth changed by
Earth » The earth which exists now
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens which exist now
Ignorance » Of God's word » Wilful
Perishing » How the old world perished
World » The lord judging the world
World » What happened to the old world
World » The world that exists now
2 Peter 3:6 (show verse)
by which means the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished.
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » People scoffing at the coming of the lord
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Day of the lord » What is kept in store for the day of judgment
the Deluge » Entire face of the earth changed by
Earth » The earth which exists now
the Earth » Not to be again inundated
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens which exist now
Perishing » How the old world perished
Water » The world and its inhabitants once destroyed by
World » The lord judging the world
World » What happened to the old world
World » The world that exists now
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Day of the lord » What is kept in store for the day of judgment
the Deluge » Entire face of the earth changed by
Earth » The earth which exists now
the Earth » Not to be again inundated
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens which exist now
Perishing » How the old world perished
Water » The world and its inhabitants once destroyed by
World » The lord judging the world
World » What happened to the old world
World » The world that exists now
2 Peter 3:7 (show verse)
According to the same word, the heavens that now are, and the earth, are reserved for fire, being kept for the Day of Judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
Coming of the lord jesus Christ » People scoffing at the coming of the lord
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Day of the lord » What is kept in store for the day of judgment
Earth » The earth which exists now
the Earth » To be dissolved by fire
the Earth » Not to be again inundated
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens which exist now
Judgment » Last, the » General references to
Judgment » Called the » Day of judgment and perdition of unGodly men
the future » The last judgment » General references to
Water » The world not to be again destroyed by
World » The lord judging the world
World » The world that exists now
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
Day of the lord » What is kept in store for the day of judgment
Earth » The earth which exists now
the Earth » To be dissolved by fire
the Earth » Not to be again inundated
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens which exist now
Judgment » Last, the » General references to
Judgment » Called the » Day of judgment and perdition of unGodly men
the future » The last judgment » General references to
Water » The world not to be again destroyed by
World » The lord judging the world
World » The world that exists now
2 Peter 3:8 (show verse)
Do not forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with Jehovah as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. (Psalm 90:1, 4)
Days » Prophetic
Earth » The earth which exists now
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens which exist now
One thing » About time
Time » The difference between the lord’s time and our time
Time » One day is like one-thousand years
World » The lord judging the world
World » The world that exists now
Year » A thousand, with the lord is like one day
Earth » The earth which exists now
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens which exist now
One thing » About time
Time » The difference between the lord’s time and our time
Time » One day is like one-thousand years
World » The lord judging the world
World » The world that exists now
Year » A thousand, with the lord is like one day
2 Peter 3:9 (show verse)
Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness. He is longsuffering (patient) toward you. He does not wish that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
divine Delays » Try men's courage and patience
God » Leader » Longsuffering of
Longsuffering » Of God
Longsuffering Of God » Should lead to repentance
Opportunity » Universal » Salvation possible to all men
Prayer » For miscellaneous topics relating to the devotional life, » Answer delayed
Repentance » We should be led to, by » Longsuffering Of God
Repentance » The lord giving time for sinners to repent
Salvation » Conditions of » Possible to all men
Sinners » Conditions of » Possible to all men
spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » Divine delays test men's courage and patience
Will of God » What is the will of God
Will of God » What is not the will of God
God » Leader » Longsuffering of
Longsuffering » Of God
Longsuffering Of God » Should lead to repentance
Opportunity » Universal » Salvation possible to all men
Prayer » For miscellaneous topics relating to the devotional life, » Answer delayed
Repentance » We should be led to, by » Longsuffering Of God
Repentance » The lord giving time for sinners to repent
Salvation » Conditions of » Possible to all men
Sinners » Conditions of » Possible to all men
spiritual Tests » Divine methods used for testing believers » Divine delays test men's courage and patience
Will of God » What is the will of God
Will of God » What is not the will of God
2 Peter 3:10 (show verse)
The day of Jehovah will come as a thief. The heavens will pass away with a great noise. The elements shall be dissolved with intense heat. And the earth and the works in it will be burned up (destroyed). (Joel 2:31) (Zephaniah 1:14)
Days » of the Lord » General references to
Days » Judgment » Called the day of the lord
Day of the lord » How the day of the lord will come
Earth » Destruction of
Earth » Earth passing away
the Earth » To be dissolved by fire
Fire » As an instrument of divine judgment
Heaven » Physical heavens, destruction of
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens passing away
Heavens » Shall pass away
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » As a thief in the night
The second coming of Christ » The wicked » Shall be surprised by
The second coming of Christ » The heavens and earth shall be dissolved, &c at
the future » The second coming of Christ » Foretold
The world » Glory of » Mutability of
Days » Judgment » Called the day of the lord
Day of the lord » How the day of the lord will come
Earth » Destruction of
Earth » Earth passing away
the Earth » To be dissolved by fire
Fire » As an instrument of divine judgment
Heaven » Physical heavens, destruction of
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens passing away
Heavens » Shall pass away
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » As a thief in the night
The second coming of Christ » The wicked » Shall be surprised by
The second coming of Christ » The heavens and earth shall be dissolved, &c at
the future » The second coming of Christ » Foretold
The world » Glory of » Mutability of
2 Peter 3:11 (show verse)
Seeing that these things are thus all to be dissolved (destroyed), what manner of persons should you be in all holy living and godliness?
Christian conduct » Advice concerning
Creation » Illustrative of » Renewal of the earth
Day of the lord » How the day of the lord will come
Earth » Destruction of
Earth » Earth passing away
Godliness » Exhortations concerning
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens passing away
Holiness » Saints » Should have their conversation in
Holiness » Motives to » The dissolution of all things
Judgment » The certainty of, a motive to » Holiness
Life » Christ » Consistent life
Spirituality » Godliness, exhortations concerning
Creation » Illustrative of » Renewal of the earth
Day of the lord » How the day of the lord will come
Earth » Destruction of
Earth » Earth passing away
Godliness » Exhortations concerning
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens passing away
Holiness » Saints » Should have their conversation in
Holiness » Motives to » The dissolution of all things
Judgment » The certainty of, a motive to » Holiness
Life » Christ » Consistent life
Spirituality » Godliness, exhortations concerning
2 Peter 3:12 (show verse)
Look for and earnestly desire the coming presence of the Day of Jehovah. (Zephaniah 1:14) The heavens being on fire will be dissolved (destroyed), and the elements will melt with intense heat!
Day of the lord » How the day of the lord will come
Earth » Destruction of
Earth » Earth passing away
the Earth » To be dissolved by fire
Heaven » Physical heavens, destruction of
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens passing away
The second coming of Christ » The heavens and earth shall be dissolved, &c at
The second coming of Christ » Called the » Coming of the day of God
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Haste unto
Earth » Destruction of
Earth » Earth passing away
the Earth » To be dissolved by fire
Heaven » Physical heavens, destruction of
Heaven/the heavens » The heavens passing away
The second coming of Christ » The heavens and earth shall be dissolved, &c at
The second coming of Christ » Called the » Coming of the day of God
The second coming of Christ » Saints » Haste unto
2 Peter 3:13 (show verse)
We look for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. This is according to his promise.
Creation » Illustrative of » Renewal of the earth
Earth » Destruction of
Earth » The new earth
the Earth » To be renewed
Heaven » New heavens
Heaven/the heavens » The new heavens
Heavens » New
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Heavens
Newness » The new heavens and new earth
The promises of God » Saints » Expect the performance of
The promises of God » Subjects of » new heavens and new earth
The fruit of righteousness » Where righteousness dwells
Earth » Destruction of
Earth » The new earth
the Earth » To be renewed
Heaven » New heavens
Heaven/the heavens » The new heavens
Heavens » New
New » The keyword of Hebrews » Heavens
Newness » The new heavens and new earth
The promises of God » Saints » Expect the performance of
The promises of God » Subjects of » new heavens and new earth
The fruit of righteousness » Where righteousness dwells
2 Peter 3:14 (show verse)
Seeing that you anticipate these things, be diligent that you may be found in peace, without spot and blameless in his sight.
Business life » Business virtues » Diligence
Christian conduct » Blamelessness
Diligence » Business
Diligence » Being diligent
Diligence » Required by God in » Seeking to be found spotless
Diligence » Seeking to be found spotless
Judgment » The certainty of, a motive to » Holiness
Life » Spiritual » Spotless, general references to
Spotless » The spotless life, general references to
Virtues » Business » Diligence
Christian conduct » Blamelessness
Diligence » Business
Diligence » Being diligent
Diligence » Required by God in » Seeking to be found spotless
Diligence » Seeking to be found spotless
Judgment » The certainty of, a motive to » Holiness
Life » Spiritual » Spotless, general references to
Spotless » The spotless life, general references to
Virtues » Business » Diligence
2 Peter 3:15 (show verse)
Consider the patience of our Lord as salvation. Just as our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote to you.
2 Peter 3:16 (show verse)
He spoke about these things in his letters. Some things are hard to understand. The untaught and unstable distort them as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.
2 Peter 3:17 (show verse)
You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, avoid being carried away with the error of the wicked and falling from your own steadfastness.
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exhortations to shun all inducements to
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Are ruinous to spiritual interest
Apostasy » Warnings concerning
Apostasy » Cautions against
Apostates » Cautions against becoming
Beware » Beware of evil
Evil » Doers » Evil example to be shunned
Example » Evil example to be shunned
Heedfulness » Necessary » Against false teachers
Resist temptation » The duty of resisting
Sin » Unpardonable, the » Warnings against
Temptation » The duty of resisting
Warnings » Examples of
Warnings » Beware of evil
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Are ruinous to spiritual interest
Apostasy » Warnings concerning
Apostasy » Cautions against
Apostates » Cautions against becoming
Beware » Beware of evil
Evil » Doers » Evil example to be shunned
Example » Evil example to be shunned
Heedfulness » Necessary » Against false teachers
Resist temptation » The duty of resisting
Sin » Unpardonable, the » Warnings against
Temptation » The duty of resisting
Warnings » Examples of
Warnings » Beware of evil
2 Peter 3:18 (show verse)
Grow in the unmerited favor and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.
Christianity » Characteristics of » 2 a growth
spiritual Development » Spiritual growth, encouraged » In grace and knowledge
Grace » Saints » Should grow in
Grace of God » Growth in
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » In grace and knowledge
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord and saviour jesus Christ
Spiritual » Encouraged » In grace and knowledge
spiritual Development » Spiritual growth, encouraged » In grace and knowledge
Grace » Saints » Should grow in
Grace of God » Growth in
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » In grace and knowledge
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord and saviour jesus Christ
Spiritual » Encouraged » In grace and knowledge