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The Apostle Peter wrote the following:
11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, 12 having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation. (1 Peter 2:11-12)
What is the day of visitation?
Here is something from a 19th century Roman Catholic source:
Ver. 12. In the day of visitation. God is said to visit his people, sometimes by afflictions and punishments, and sometimes by graces and favours. Some think S. Peter here, by the day of visitation, means the approaching destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans, and that the sense is, that the heathen Romans seeing your peaceable dispositions and pious conversations, may have a favourable opinion of the Christian religion, and be converted. Others, that you and they to whom the gospel is preached, may glorify God when he visits them with graces and favours, whether exterior or interior. (HAYDOCK CATHOLIC BIBLE COMMENTARY ON THE NEW TESTAMENT, 1 PETER 2. https://www.ecatholic2000.com/haydock/ntcomment246.shtml#:~:text=Peter%20here%2C%20by%20the%20day,Christian%20religion%2C%20and%20be%20converted)
So, that suggests a lot of speculation and that the writer (Roman Catholic priest Robert Witham) did not have a firm position on this. And while there was a visitation prophesied to hit Jerusalem by Jesus in Luke 19:44, that is not the same day of visitation that the Apostle Peter referred to as 1) Jerusalem was not Gentile when attacked and 2) its conquering by General Titus in 70 A.D. did NOT result in Jews nor Gentiles glorifying God then.
Here is something from the Protestant Got Questions site:
What is “the day of visitation” in 1 Peter 2:12?
First Peter 2:12 instructs believers to “keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation” (ESV). Here, Peter emphasizes the importance of living in a way that reflects Christ’s character, particularly in the eyes of those who do not believe (“the Gentiles”). He mentions “the day of visitation” as part of what motivates believers to live honorably.
The day of visitation is when God intervenes. The intervention could be the day a sinner turns to Christ and is saved. Or the intervention could be the final day when the Lord returns to judge the earth. Either way, God is the one visiting. The end of 1 Peter 2:12 is alternately translated as “the day [God] visits us” (NIV) and “when [God] judges the world” (NLT). The Amplified Bible brings out the salvific aspect of that event, calling it “the day of visitation [when He looks upon them with mercy].” The day of visitation calls us to live with integrity and godliness, knowing that God’s divine visitation will reveal the true impact of our lives.
The day of visitation can be seen as a day of reckoning (see Isaiah 10:3). Throughout Scripture, God’s visitation often means He will appear to judge sin, to bring salvation, or to set things right. Ezekiel has judgment in mind, calling it “the day of the Lord’s wrath” (Ezekiel 7:19). The day of visitation could also be a time of grace and salvation; at the Jerusalem Council, James says that God “visited the Gentiles to take from them a people for himself” (Acts 15:14, NLT). …
Our good deeds, even when unappreciated in the moment, can plant seeds that God may use later. Galatians 6:9 encourages, “Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up” (ESV). The day of visitation could be when God brings those seeds to fruition, leading people to glorify Him. …
Luke 19:44 records Jesus’ lamenting over Jerusalem, saying, “You did not know the time of your visitation” (ESV). Here, Jesus refers to His presence among the Jews as their Messiah. They should have seen that prophecies were being fulfilled; they should have recognized their Lord, but they did not. Because the nation in general rejected Him on His day of visitation, they missed their opportunity for redemption. https://www.gotquestions.org/day-of-visitation.html accessed 06/18/26
The above has some points correct and wrong. Since Got Questions does NOT properly understand about the second resurrection, the Great White Throne Judgment, or the Last Great Day, it is uncertain about how or when this the day of visitation will take place. Contrary to its answer, those NOT called in this age have NOT “missed their opportunity for redemption.”
In our free eBook, Prayer: What Does the Bible Teach?, we have the following:
The Apostle John also prayed for the physical needs of people:
2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. (3 John 2)
It is more than just leaders that are to pray for others. The Apostle James wrote that Christians were to “pray for one another” (James 5:16). That means to pray for the brethren.
Furthermore, Jesus taught:
44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven (Matthew 5:44-45)
35 It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:35)
It is blessed to pray for others, including enemies, but many do not do it. Remember to bless as this often can immediately help you. Many feel that they will get to praying for others after they feel they are taken care of. Yet, selfishness is not what prayer is all about—we are to be God’s sons!
Understand that after the second resurrection, the saints that came up with the first resurrection will support the work by being examples to those of the world.
The Apostle Paul wrote:
9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. (Galatians 6:9)
Might that reaping have to do with being successful laborers for the harvest Jesus wanted in Matthew 9:37-38?
Consider that the Apostle Peter wrote the following:
11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, 12 having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation. (1 Peter 2:11-12)
The day of visitation is “when God calls them” (GN Focus: Unreal! Good News, September 1984). And for the vast majority of humanity that will be the hundred year period of time (cf. Isaiah 65:20) of the great white throne judgment for those who arise during the second resurrection (Revelation 20:11-12).
Related to 1 Peter 2:12, the Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary properly wrote:
“the day of visitation–of God’s grace; when God shall visit them in mercy.”
And although those commentators did not realize this, this is what happens related to the time of judgment as “Mercy triumphs over judgment” (James 2:13b).
Consider also that the German version of Bengel’s Gnomen commentary notes “in the day of visitation … interprets it of the last day.” That is consistent with what we in the Continuing Church of God teach about ‘the last great day’ (John 7:37-38)–the time of the 100 year period (Isaiah 65:20) of the Great White Throne Judgment.
Hopefully your history of praying for others in this age will encourage them to be converted.
The Holy Day, known as the Last Great Day, helps explains God’s plan of salvation.
Here is more on related aspects of God’s plan of salvation in the free eBook Universal OFFER of Salvation, Apokatastasis: Can God save the lost in an age to come? Hundreds of scriptures reveal God’s plan of salvation:
In John 6:45, Jesus clearly taught that all would hear God:
45 It is written in the prophets, ‘And they shall all be taught by God.’
Isaiah 54:13 states:
13 All your children shall be taught by the Lord, And great shall be the peace of your children.
This has not yet happened–it is for the future. All shall be taught by God! That includes those who have long been dead.
Jesus also stated:
51 … My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world (John 6:51)
Satan is NOT winning in a battle against God. Part of why Jesus came was to destroy the devil’s works:
5 And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, … 8 … For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:5a,8b)
That is coming! God renewed the face of the earth (Psalm 104:30; Genesis 1:1-2) after Satan first rebelled (Genesis 1:2-31) and His hand is not shortened that He cannot do it again—which He will.
Notice also the following:
11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, 12 having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation. (1 Peter 2:11-12)
The day of visitation is “when God calls them” (GN Focus: Unreal! Good News, September 1984). And for the vast majority of humanity that will be the hundred year period of time (cf. Isaiah 65:20) of the great white throne judgment for those who arise during the second resurrection (Revelation 20:11-12).
Related to 1 Peter 2:12, the Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary properly wrote:
“the day of visitation–of God’s grace; when God shall visit them in mercy.”
And although those commentators did not realize this, this is what happens related to the time of judgment as “Mercy triumphs over judgment” (James 2:13b).
Consider also that the German version of Bengel’s Gnomen commentary notes “in the day of visitation … interprets it of the last day.” That is consistent with what we in the Continuing Church of God teach about ‘the last great day’ (John 7:37-38)–the time of the 100 year period (Isaiah 65:20) of the Great White Throne Judgment.
Jesus taught:
14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:14-16)
If you are being called now, your life should be a witness to others now, BUT ESPECIALLY IN THE DAY OF VISITATION once they are resurrected.
Your prayers and example for them in this age hopefully will encourage them to be converted in the day of visitation!
Isaiah 48:5-9 has these words of God:
5 Even from the beginning I have declared it to you; Before it came to pass I proclaimed it to you, Lest you should say, ‘My idol has done them, And my carved image and my molded image Have commanded them.’
6 “You have heard; See all this. And will you not declare it? I have made you hear new things from this time, Even hidden things, and you did not know them. 7 They are created now and not from the beginning; And before this day you have not heard them, Lest you should say, ‘Of course I knew them.’
8 Surely you did not hear, Surely you did not know; Surely from long ago your ear was not opened. For I knew that you would deal very treacherously, And were called a transgressor from the womb. 9 “For My name’s sake I will defer My anger, And for My praise I will restrain it from you, So that I do not cut you off.
Notice that in the above, God is saying that He had many things hidden from those who worship idols or other false gods so that in the future He would not have to cut them off.
That is why God has not made it clear to everyone now. God knew that if He did, many would be unfaithful– so that is why God’s plan included allowing most who have thus far lived to not understand the full truth of God. God wants to save the most possible.
In Isaiah 52:10 God also teaches that they shall see:
10 The LORD has made bare His holy arm In the eyes of all the nations; And all the ends of the earth shall see The salvation of our God.
Since this is referring to the eyes of all the nations, the same nations that are now blinded, certainly God is teaching that all WILL have an opportunity for salvation–which only comes through Jesus (Acts 4:10-12; Hebrews 10:4-10).
Isaiah 52:13-15 shows that those who did not hear about Jesus will consider:
13 Behold, My Servant shall deal prudently; He shall be exalted and extolled and be very high. 14 Just as many were astonished at you, So His visage was marred more than any man, And His form more than the sons of men; 15 So shall He sprinkle many nations. Kings shall shut their mouths at Him; For what had not been told them they shall see, And what they had not heard they shall consider.
Many have been ignorant of the truth. A time is coming that those that did not truly hear will have an opportunity!
The Apostle Paul in Romans 15:21 cited the above:
21 … “To whom He was not announced, they shall see; And those who have not heard shall understand.”
God has a plan for those who did NOT really hear in this age. They will be able to in the “age to come” (cf. Matthew 12:32; Mark 10:30; Luke 18:30; Hebrews 6:5) also called the “day of visitation” (1 Peter 2:12).
See what the Psalms declare:
9 All men shall fear, And shall declare the work of God; For they shall wisely consider His doing. (Psalm 64:9)
7 And all the ends of the earth shall fear Him. (Psalm 67:7)
20 Our God is the God of salvation; And to God the Lord belong escapes from death. (Psalm 68:20)
Does it not make sense that “the God of salvation” actually has a plan of salvation that includes it being offered to all and accepted by most? God will help all who will accept His pleas escape the second death.
All will realize that Jesus is Lord:
10 But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. 11 For it is written:
“As I live, says the Lord,
Every knee shall bow to Me,
And every tongue shall confess to God.” (Romans 14:10-11)
9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:9-11)
At the time of judgment, again see that all but the incorrigible, will accept Jesus as Lord.
Notice Psalm 107:43
43 Whoever is wise will observe these things, And they will understand the lovingkindness of the Lord.
God’s plan is wise and is based upon His lovingkindness. Thus, all will have an opportunity for salvation at the time that is best. Yet, because of ‘traditions of men,’ mistranslations, distance issues, etc., most do not understand God’s plan of salvation.
Sadly, the Protestants and the Roman Catholics still do not understand God’s plan of salvation.
But YOU can and YOU should.
Now you have more information the day of visitation.
If you are willing to consider hundreds of scriptures to learn more, you can. Check out our free online book: Universal OFFER of Salvation, Apokatastasis: Can God save the lost in an age to come? Hundreds of scriptures reveal God’s plan of salvation.
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Universal OFFER of Salvation, Apokatastasis: Can God save the lost in an age to come? Hundreds of scriptures reveal God’s plan of salvation Will all get a fair chance at salvation? This free book is packed with scriptures showing that God does intend to offer salvation to all who ever lived–the elect in this age, and the rest in the age to come. Here is a link to a related sermon series: Universal Offer of Salvation 1: Apocatastasis, Universal Offer of Salvation 2: Jesus Desires All to be Saved, Mysteries of the Great White Throne Judgment (Universal Offer of Salvation part 3), Is God Fair, Will God Pardon the Ignorant?, Can God Save Your Relatives?, Babies, Limbo, Purgatory and God’s Plan, and ‘By the Mouth of All His Holy Prophets’.
All the Prophets Spoke of Apocatastasis The Apostle Peter said all the prophets spoke about “apokatastasis. Do you know what that is? Watch also ‘By the Mouth of All His Holy Prophets’.
The Last Great Day: Shemini ‘Azeret What is the ‘eighth day’ of the Feast? What does it help picture? A sermon on this topic is also available: Shemini Azaret: The Last Great Day.
Hope of Salvation: How the Continuing Church of God Differs from Protestantism The CCOG is NOT Protestant. This free online book explains how the real Church of God differs from mainstream/traditional Protestants. Several sermons related to the free book are also available: Protestant, Baptist, and CCOG History; The First Protestant, God’s Command, Grace, & Character; The New Testament, Martin Luther, and the Canon; Eucharist, Passover, and Easter; Views of Jews, Lost Tribes, Warfare, & Baptism; Scripture vs. Tradition, Sabbath vs. Sunday; Church Services, Sunday, Heaven, and God’s Plan; Seventh Day Baptists/Adventists/Messianics: Protestant or COG?; Millennial Kingdom of God and God’s Plan of Salvation; Crosses, Trees, Tithes, and Unclean Meats; The Godhead and the Trinity; Fleeing or Rapture?; and Ecumenism, Rome, and CCOG Differences.
Beware: Protestants Going Towards Ecumenical Destruction! What is going on in the Protestant world? Are Protestants turning back to their ‘mother church’ in Rome? Does the Bible warn about this? What are Catholic plans and prophecies related to this? Is Protestantism doomed?
God’s Grace is For All Is being Jewish a hindrance to salvation? What about not being a descendant of Israel? What does the Bible really teach? Here is a link to a related sermon titled Race and Grace; Do you view race as God does?
Beliefs of the Original Catholic Church: Could a remnant group have continuing apostolic succession? Did the original “catholic church” have doctrines held by the Continuing Church of God? Did Church of God leaders uses the term “catholic church” to ever describe the church they were part of? Here are links to related sermons: Original Catholic Church of God?, Original Catholic Doctrine: Creed, Liturgy, Baptism, Passover, What Type of Catholic was Polycarp of Smyrna?, Tradition, Holy Days, Salvation, Dress, & Celibacy, Early Heresies and Heretics, Doctrines: 3 Days, Abortion, Ecumenism, Meats, Tithes, Crosses, Destiny, and more, Saturday or Sunday?, The Godhead, Apostolic Laying on of Hands Succession, Church in the Wilderness Apostolic Succession List, Holy Mother Church and Heresies, and Lying Wonders and Original Beliefs. Here is a link to that book in the Spanish language: Creencias de la iglesia Católica original.