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acing false teaching of a Gnostic flavor. The key-note of 1 Peter, is, accordingly, hope, of 2 Peter, true knowledge. 1 Peter directs the thoughts of the recipients to the great events of the life of Christ for their emulation and comfort; 2 Peter dwells on the great hope of the return of Christ, so as to warn the.
LESSON #1: Peter sees the Christian life as an intense effort on our part, providing lavishly in our faith a number of character traits. LESSON #2: As you examine yourself in these seven areas, do you feel comfortable with the present condition of your spiritual walk with God?
The relationship between 1 and 2 Peter is variously interpreted according to whether the former is regarded as authentic or not. If not, then the decision regarding 2 Peter must follow suit. But if 1 Peter is by Peter, this supplies a standard of comparison, which is of vital importance.
The Second Epistle of Peter is a short but significant part of the New Testament... It was written by Peter, who identifies himself as “a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ” - 2 Pe 1:1. It was written to those who received his first epistle - cf. 2 Pe 3:1; cf. 1 Pe 1:1. It was written shortly before his death - 2 Pe 1:12-15.
Summary. In the second chapter there is strong warning about false prophets and the filthy kind of life toward which the rejection of the truth leads. In closing the second chapter Peter gives a very powerful word picture of some brother or sister who falls away from the truth.
2 sie 2020 · we find the source for “life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3). In summary, 2 Peter is for any Christian who needs to experience God’s power under the pressure of life. THE PURPOSE OF 2 PETER There are two primary purposes for the writing of 2 Peter. One, the churches and Christians were experiencing an escalating
Explore 2 Peter as it reminds us of gospel truth to inoculate us against false teaching in this free commentary by Matthew Harmon & John Sloat.
