Manuscript Reading: In his final words to the scattered believers of Asia and throughout the Mediterranean, Peter takes opportunity to discuss the promise of Christ's return and the day of eternity. Contrary to the mockers, who come against them, things shall not continue as they are without end. Christ will come like a thief in the night, when no one suspects, for the final inbreaking of God in human history. But the promise of Christ's return has implication's for the believers life. Namely the pursuit of holiness and godliness. We are called to be faithful representatives of the new heavens and earth to come, wherein only righteousness dwells.