"There are a lot of people who are restless and feel stymied in their Christian life and live as a practical atheist. Usually you find a commonality and it's this: they're still not sure that they are truly forgiven. Peter addresses this in his 2nd letter. "For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins." 2 Peter 1:9 * What version of the Bible should I read? I understand the ESV best. * Please explain 2 Peter 2:15-21. * My coworker says he doesn't believe the Holy Spirit is God. He believes It's actually the angel Gabriel.