3. Of what are some willingly ignorant?
“For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished.” 2 Peter 3:5, 6.
4. By what are the present heavens and earth reserved for a similar fate?
“But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.” Verse 7.
5. In what other scripture is it shown that creative power is exercised through the word of God?
“Let them praise the name of the Lord: for He commanded, and they were created.” Ps. 148:5.
6. What change is wrought in one who is in Christ?
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature [there is a new creation, R. V., margin]: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” 2 Cor. 5:17.
7. What is this new creation also called?
“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3.