2 Peter 3:11
In light of the coming judgment, we should live in holy conversation and godliness, being prepared and vigilant in our lives.
John Gill emphasizes the certainty of the dissolution of all things as described in 2 Peter 3:11, urging believers to reflect on their conduct in light of this truth. He contrasts the behavior of scoffers and profane sinners with that of faithful Christians, who should be vigilant and engaged in holy living. Gill calls for a life marked by grace, religious duties, and a focus on godliness, encouraging believers to be prepared for the Lord's return by living soberly and righteously. The sermon serves as a reminder to guard against worldly distractions and to maintain a posture of readiness and devotion.
Text
Ver. 11. [Seeing] then [that] all these things shall be dissolved,....
By fire; the heaven with all its host, sun, moon, and stars, clouds, meteors, and fowls of the air; the earth, and all that is upon it, whether of nature, or art; and, since nothing is more certain than such a dissolution of all things,
what manner [of persons] ought ye to be in [all] holy conversation and godliness? not as the scoffers and profane sinners, who put away this evil day far from them, but as men, who have their loins girt, and their lights burning, waiting for their Lord's coming; being continually in the exercise of grace, and in the discharge of their religious duties, watching, praying, hearing, reading; living soberly, righteously, and godly; guarding against intemperance and worldly mindedness, and every worldly and hurtful lust.
Sermon Outline
- The Coming Judgment
- The call to holy living
- The call to vigilance and purity
- Watching and praying
- Guarding against worldly influences
- The importance of grace and duty
Key Quotes
“what manner [of persons] ought ye to be in [all] holy conversation and godliness?” — John Gill
“being continually in the exercise of grace, and in the discharge of their religious duties, watching, praying, hearing, reading;” — John Gill
Application Points
- We should live in holy conversation and godliness, being sober, righteous, and godly.
- We should be vigilant and prepared for the coming judgment, watching, praying, and guarding against worldly influences.
- We should continually exercise grace and discharge our religious duties in our lives.