Jesus will give Christians a great welcome into his *eternal *kingdom. Again, Peter used Jesus’ full title (see verse 8). People enter this *kingdom as soon as they accept Jesus as their king. But God’s *kingdom will only be complete in the future. This will happen when Jesus returns to this world in *glory. There will be nothing evil in this *kingdom. This is good news for people who have troubles in their lives. John used picture language to describe it in Revelation 20:10-22.

Peter reminded his readers about the truth

v12 You already know these things. You firmly trust the true *gospel message. But I shall always remind you about these things. v13 I think that this is the right thing for me to do. While I am alive, I shall continue to remind you. v14 I know that I shall soon die. The *Lord Jesus Christ has told me about this. v15 I shall try hard to help you now. Then after I die, you will be able to remember these things.

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