Peter speaks about:
1. THE PRIVILEGE.
For a long time, the gospel was partially veiled, so much so that prophets & angels have searched to know its full details. But now the gospel is fully revealed. Peter wanted to show how privileged his readers were to have the full gospel message in their day.
2. THE PRIORITY.
Because salvation is so great and the gospel so fully revealed, Peter urges believers to set their hope entirely on the coming glory, their new birth and their future inheritance. To do this, they must think clearly and soberly, disciplining their minds, replacing lies with gospel truth.
In hostility, they are to wipe away their tears to see clearly the hope that is to come. That is how they can have holiness in hostility.
December 14, 2025
