The loss of the Ark from Israel anticipated the way of approaching God through Christ and also warns against faith that is merely outward conformity.
After ruling out the possibility of being right with God through the law, Paul presented the only way – through faith in Jesus Christ.
To be ready for Jesus’ coming, we need to be doing what he has already told us to do.
Although we may not long to be holy as much as we long to be hopeful (see last week’s sermon), the way Peter describes...
