2Pe 3:10 | MHM | STEP | v. 10 : Peter warns that the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night (2 Peter 3:10 ). This day is certain, even if it seems delayed. God has set a day to judge the world in righteousness (Hebrews 9:27 ). We should live as if we are always ready to give an account to God. This day will also be sudden, coming when people least expect it, like a thief at night (Matthew 25:6 ). Many people will be unprepared, just like the foolish and wise virgins who were sleeping when the bridegroom arrived (Matthew 25:6 ). We should not imagine that this day is far away, but be prepared at all times. v. 10 continued : The coming of the Lord will be very dramatic and serious. The heavens shall pass away with a great noise . The sky will be changed with a loud sound, as if a great building is collapsing. The elements shall melt with fervent heat ; the basic parts of creation will be destroyed by intense fire. The earth also, and all the works that are therein, shall be burnt up . Everything people have built or loved will be destroyed. All things in the world, both natural and made by humans, will be burned. The fire will destroy all that sin has brought into the world, but it may purify the works of God, so that believers can better see His glory. There is a big difference between Christ’s first coming and His second coming. The first is called the great and dreadful day of the Lord (Malachi 4:5 ), but the day of judgment will be even more awesome. We must be wise and prepare, so this day will not be one of destruction for us. If we love the things of this world, we will lose them, because all these things will be burned up. Therefore, we should seek true happiness in God, not in anything that will be destroyed.

‏ 2 Peter 3:10

v. 10: Peter warns that the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night (2 Peter 3:10 ^a). This day is certain, even if it seems delayed. God has set a day to judge the world in righteousness (Hebrews 9:27 ^b). We should live as if we are always ready to give an account to God. This day will also be sudden, coming when people least expect it, like a thief at night (Matthew 25:6 ^c). Many people will be unprepared, just like the foolish and wise virgins who were sleeping when the bridegroom arrived (Matthew 25:6 ^d). We should not imagine that this day is far away, but be prepared at all times.

v. 10 continued: The coming of the Lord will be very dramatic and serious. The heavens shall pass away with a great noise. The sky will be changed with a loud sound, as if a great building is collapsing. The elements shall melt with fervent heat; the basic parts of creation will be destroyed by intense fire. The earth also, and all the works that are therein, shall be burnt up. Everything people have built or loved will be destroyed. All things in the world, both natural and made by humans, will be burned. The fire will destroy all that sin has brought into the world, but it may purify the works of God, so that believers can better see His glory.

There is a big difference between Christ’s first coming and His second coming. The first is called the great and dreadful day of the Lord (Malachi 4:5 ^e), but the day of judgment will be even more awesome. We must be wise and prepare, so this day will not be one of destruction for us. If we love the things of this world, we will lose them, because all these things will be burned up. Therefore, we should seek true happiness in God, not in anything that will be destroyed.