2 Peter – Growing in Grace Amid Danger
2 Peter is a pastoral farewell letter written by the apostle Peter near the end of his life, urging believers to grow in the true knowledge of Christ so they can stand firm against the rise of false teachers infiltrating the church. Peter reminds his readers that God has already given them everything needed for life and godliness, calling them to pursue spiritual maturity through virtues that reflect their transformed life in Christ. He warns that deceptive teachers will distort the truth, deny Christ’s authority, and mock the promise of His return, but assures believers that God’s judgment is certain and His timing purposeful. The letter culminates in a call to live holy and expectant lives in light of Christ’s coming, holding fast to Scripture and the apostolic witness as their sure foundation.
Bible Lessons
2 Peter 1 – Growing in Godly Virtue and Remembering the Truth
Peter urges believers to pursue spiritual growth, reminding them of the certainty of apostolic teaching and the reliability of Scripture.
2 Peter Introduction to 2 Peter
2 Peter 1:1-2 Grace and Peace
2 Peter 1:3-4 Called to His Own Glory and Excellence
2 Peter 1:3-4 Partakers of His Divine Nature
2 Peter 1:5-7 Supplement Our Faith with Godliness
2 Peter 1:8 Increasing Qualities
2 Peter 1:9-11 Be Diligent
2 Peter 1:12-15 The Importance of these Qualities
2 Peter 1:16-18 Christ’s Glory
2 Peter 1:19 The Prophetic Word
2 Peter 1:20-21 Prophecy of Scripture
2 Peter 2 – Warning Against False Teachers
Peter exposes the character, conduct, and coming judgment of false teachers who secretly lead many astray.
2 Peter 2:1-3 The Entrance of False Teachers
2 Peter 2:2-3 False Teachers Condemned
2 Peter 2:4-6 Three Minor Premises
2 Peter 2:7-10a The Fourth Minor Premise
2 Peter 2:10b-11 Bold and Willful
2 Peter 2:12-13 Like Irrational Animals
2 Peter 2:14-16 Adulterous Eyes
2 Peter 2:17-19 Like Waterless Springs
2 Peter 2:20-22 Again Entangled
2 Peter 3 – The Lord’s Return and Holy Living
Peter affirms the certainty of Christ’s coming, refutes scoffers, and calls believers to live in holiness as they await the new heavens and new earth.
2 Peter 3:1-3 Scoffers Are Coming
2 Peter 3:1-4 Scoffers Deny His Return
2 Peter 3:5-7 Scoffers Deny Creation
2 Peter 3:8-10 Why has the Lord Not Come
2 Peter 3:10 The Day of the Lord – 1
2 Peter 3:10 The Day of the Lord – 2
2 Peter 3:10 The Day of the Lord – 3
2 Peter 3:10 The Day of the Lord – 4
2 Peter 3:10 The Day of the Lord – 5
2 Peter 3:11-13 The Place of Righteousness
2 Peter 3:14 Be Diligent
2 Peter 3:15-18 Grow in Grace and Knowledge
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