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Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, — These are garments which we should wear in prospect of eternity; these are things which no fire can touch, for holiness and godliness will outlive even the flames of the last great day.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. We believe that God will, in the end, have a complete victory over sin, and...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. The end of this world will be the beginning of a new and better one, of which “righteousness” will be the great characteristic.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. There is, again, the practical note.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. Be diligent to get rid of all those spots which sin has made. In one sense, you are cleansed from them already; but in another sense, the purifying work must constantly go on. You are to overcome your besetting...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. I should like to point out to young Christians, and to all Christian...
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness. But grow in grace, — The only way to prevent falling is to grow; the tree that grows will not fall over.
Spurgeon - Verse Expositions - Charles H. Spurgeon
And in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. An ascription of praise to Christ is never out of place at the beginning or at the end of an Epistle, or in the middle of it. You may praise the Lord Jesus Christ anywhere at any time; it shall never be a waste of time to sing unto his name: “To...