2 Peter Introduction

Key Verse

2 Peter 3:17–18 ESV

You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

Purpose of the Epistle

To stir up his brethren by way of reminder

2 Peter 1:12–15 ESV

Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder, since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.

2 Peter 3:1 ESV

This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder,

THEME

Beware but Grow

Review Questions For the Introduction

1) To whom was this second epistle of Peter written? (1:1; 3:1)

To those who had obtained a like precious faith

To those who had received the first epistle

2) What region of the world did they live in? -

Modern day Turkey

3) When was this epistle possibly written? -

67 A.D.

4) Where was Peter when he wrote this epistle?

In Rome / Unknown

5) What purpose did Peter have in writing this epistle

To stir up his brethren by way of reminder

6) According to the outline above, what are main divisions of this epistle? -

Grow in grace and knowledge

Beware of false teachers

Look for the Lord’s return

7) What do you hope to learn about this epistle?

Lagenia Padgett

To have more self control

Barry Johnson

How to live as a Christian Everyday. To be able to tell others about my Jesus.