2Pe 3:3 | MHM | STEP | The Cavils of Infidels; Destruction of the World This section warns Christians that there will always be people who mock God's word, especially about Jesus' return and judgment. Peter explains what these scoffers are like and how they think. He shows that their arguments are false by reminding us of God's power in history and the certainty of coming judgment. Believers are encouraged to stay strong in faith and not be shaken by such doubts. v. 3 : Peter warns that in the last days there will be scoffers. These are people who laugh at the idea of sin and salvation through Jesus Christ. They will make fun of spiritual things and live only to please their own desires. Their boldness and numbers will increase as time goes on ( Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts , 2 Peter 3:3 ).

‏ 2 Peter 3:3

The Cavils of Infidels; Destruction of the World

This section warns Christians that there will always be people who mock God's word, especially about Jesus' return and judgment. Peter explains what these scoffers are like and how they think. He shows that their arguments are false by reminding us of God's power in history and the certainty of coming judgment. Believers are encouraged to stay strong in faith and not be shaken by such doubts.

v. 3: Peter warns that in the last days there will be scoffers. These are people who laugh at the idea of sin and salvation through Jesus Christ. They will make fun of spiritual things and live only to please their own desires. Their boldness and numbers will increase as time goes on (Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 2 Peter 3:3 ^a).