Peter did not actually use those words, but let's face it, if someone is "always ready to remind you of" something, then they could be working for the prize as chief nagger (is that a real word?) One has to look carefully at what Peter says in Second Peter starting in verse 12. Although your version of the Bible may divide the first chapter somewhat differently, it still stands as one giant interwoven phrase. With the "if" and "then" and "practice" all tied together in one package.[more] Add to the "interwoven" aspect, his repeated "I am going to remind you",…
Garbage Can 1 – Joe 0
There I was, trying to get more in the garbage can. Pack it down and throw some more in (had lots of stuff from the garage cleanup). I was very careful about how I got in – used the step ladder to get there. On either the second or third jump. the garbage can went south, and I went north – right over the edge of the can. Tried to be a gymnast and fall lightly, but to no avail. My left hand struck first[more] – fingers should only bend one way. Then, the coming weight of the rest of…
Like A Grocery List
Or if you are so inclined, it's like a 'build it' manual that needs to be followed to produce the finished product. This one still needs some help with translation. That was my first take on Second Peter, when in chapter one starting at verse 5, there seemed to be a maze to work our way through. Remember, Peter was not writing a novel for the world to read – just some instructions for believers. The list seemed to be all intertwined – step 1, then 2, etc. Each step produces something that can be joined to or used in…