New Testament

2 Peter

Author Peter the apostle

Date Written ~AD 65–68

Chapters 3

Theme Growing in grace and guarding against error

Summary

2 Peter warns against false teachers who deny the Lord's return and promote moral license. Peter calls believers to grow in the knowledge of Christ, confirms the reliability of prophetic Scripture, and assures that the Day of the Lord will come with certainty.

Outline

Growing in Christlike Character (1)
Warning Against False Teachers (2)
The Certainty of the Lord's Return (3)

Key Verses

2 Peter 1:3

"His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness."

2 Peter 1:21

"For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit."

2 Peter 3:9

"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."

Christ in 2 Peter

The divine power and promises of Christ; the transfigured Lord whose glory Peter witnessed; the returning Lord who brings new heavens and earth

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