Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
For de glemmer med vilje at himmelen og jorden ble skapt ved at Gud talte. Guds Ord gjorde at jorden ble satt under vann, og det var Hans Ord som gjorde at vannet trakk seg tilbake og at landet kom til syne igjen. Oversvømmelsen førte til at den daværende verden gikk under. Men den verden som er nå, vil bli spart til ilden fordi Gud har sagt det. Likevel skal denne verdens mennesker en dag bli stilt for dom, og da vil de som lever uten Gud, gå fortapt.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from Peter who tells us that some people ignore the fact that God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formed out of water, which shows how important the word of God was in creating everything.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing with building blocks to make a castle, but your friend says they don't believe it's made from those blocks. That’s like what Peter is saying—some people ignore that God used His powerful words to create the world and sky just like you use your hands to build something.
Historical Background
The Apostle Peter wrote this letter around AD 64-67, directed at Christians who were experiencing persecution. He reminded them about creation as a way to counter skepticism about Jesus' second coming and encourage faithfulness.
Living It Out Today
In today’s world, where scientific theories can sometimes overshadow the belief in divine creation, this verse reminds us of the importance of holding onto our beliefs despite what others may say or think.