Peter gives this warning to encourage - not discourage - he is expecting us to grow in faith and joy, even while living around a dark generation.

Jesus foretold that He would die and rise again. It was the Sign of Jonah - bringing both rescue and condemnation.

Jesus came into Jerusalem in a way that honored the Word of God and clearly communicated the type of King He would be.

False teacher recreate Jesus in their image, a Jesus who doesn't care about sin and the sinful nature. We need the real Jesus and the rescue He provides.

All of biblical history, including the Old Testament, is for the church - to warn and to train.

The prophetic Word is a light in the darkness, confirmed by eyewitnesses and fulfilled in Christ. We are called to pay attention, trust Scripture as God-breathed and live with an eternal perspective.

In Psalm 139, David dives into the infinity of God - there gains a view of the majesty of God and his heart is changed.

Peter was a witness - He saw Jesus received Glory and Honor at the Transfiguration.

The Holy Spirit was sent as a Helper and led Peter to know and share the Truth.

The Lord can keep us from falling - He strengthens our confidence to obey and reminds us of forgiveness and purpose.