The Only Way

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

(2 Peter 3:9)

What Peter is NOT saying is that eventually everyone will get to heaven . . . if that were the case than why would Jesus go through all the pain, suffering, and sacrifice? That would be so inconsistent with the rest of the Bible! God's Word is still true and all of His decrees will stand!

Peter is reiterating however that it is God's desire that no one is lost. This is why Christ went through it all . . . even if just for one!

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

(Luke 19:10)

God is giving everyone time to repent. Like in Ninevah (Jonah 3:10), God gives everyone the chance to turn from their evil lifestyles and decision-making before His judgment. The challenge for us is that we do not know when our time on earth is up, so we must decide now rather than later! No one is promised tomorrow and the decision must be made while we are yet living! It is too late once we are facing Him!

Yes God is patient, but He is also true to His word. We must acknowledge Him as our Lord and Savior if we want eternity on His terms! It's the only way! (John 14:6)