One specific claim being made by false teachers is that that christ would never return. The apostle shows his design in writing this and the preceding epistle, 1,2. Describes the nature of the heresies which should take place in the last times, 3 8. Another recurring theme is the importance of knowledge. It criticizes false teachers who distort the authentic, apostolic tradition, and predicts judgment for them. Book of first peter overview insight for living ministries. One specific claim being made by false teachers is. Since peter was martyred during the reign of nero, his death must have occurred prior to a. He used the name of the ancient mesopotamian city as a standin for rome, the modern city that, like babylon, gave itself over to idol worship and false gods. Most expected the imminent return of jesus because of intense persecution. Peter urges his readers to make every effort to grow in their faith, to remember that the promises of god spoken by the prophets and apostles are trustworthy, and to beware those who teach otherwise.
That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the lord and saviour. In the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise. In this chapter the apostle makes mention of the end and design of his writing this second epistle. There is here a continuation of the discussion of the great apostasy to occur in the last days 2 peter 3. Ii peter 3, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The second epistle of peter chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to examine peter s detailed description of false teachers 2 to be aware of their techniques in leading others astray, and their sad end 3 to ascertain whether or not these false teachers had ever been true christians summary one of the themes of peter s second. Peter, said wendy excitedly, that was cinderella, and he found her, and they lived happily ever after. There is no good reason for supposing the reference to be anything other than a citation of 1peter. I have written both of them as remindersto stimulate you to wholesome thinking. To those who have obtained a a faith of equal standing with ours b by the righteousness of our c god and savior jesus christ 2 d may grace and peace be multiplied to you e in the knowledge of god and of jesus our lord. Peter already wrote about the importance of being reminded 2 peter 1. In so doing, he explains wonderfully how a believer can have assurance of his salvation. The day of the lord is comingthis is my second letter to you, dear friends, and in both of them i have tried to stimulate your wholesome thinking and refresh your.
I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking. This is the holy book of 2 peter, known as the second epistle general of peter. The letter seems to have been written shortly before peters death 2 peter 1. This word is somewhat of a keynote in this chapter, occurring here, and in 2 peter 3. Near the end of the letter, he presents reasons for the delay in christ second coming 3. Second peter 3 focuses on dismantling the arguments of the false teachers. In this chapter, peter goes on the attack against his counterparts the false teachers. Peter s theme in his second letter is a simple one. Peter s purpose is urging christians not to waver in their beliefs, but to continue to live out what they know to be true. The light flickering around peter pan is a tiny fairy named tinker bell, who begins looking for peters shadow as soon as they fly into the nursery. The design here is to remind of christs final coming to judgement. For the christians, peter taught that the second coming is the incentive for holy living 2 peter 3.
When false teachers begin to whisper their sweet words into the ears of immature christians, the body of christ. Peter address the reasons and speaks of what will happen to the earth in final days. She tells peter that his shadow is in the chest of drawers. The book of 2 nd peter is a general epistle apostolic letter. Most critical biblical scholars have concluded peter is not the author, considering the epistle. The teaching of second peter chapter three according to the entirety of 2 peter 3, especially verses 14, both this letter and peter s first letter were written in order to remind his jewishchristian readers cf. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The book of 2nd peter is a general epistle apostolic letter. This is a selftest on chapters 3 5 of the book of i peter. Scoffers were creating controversy because it had not happened. Peter also wanted to persuade his readers of the divine character of the apostolic writings 1. David guzik commentary on 2 peter 3, where peter emphasizes the certainty of the last.
This is now, beloved, the second letter i am writing to you in which i am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder. This second epistle, beloved, i now write unto you. But here he wanted to emphasize what should be known in light of the coming of jesus and the prophecies surrounding his coming. Dont go peter, she entreated, i know such lots of stories. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. It contrasts with the vehement pronouncements against the false teachers and mockers. The holy bible book 61 2 peter kjv dramatized audio. Book of second peter overview insight for living ministries. Peters purpose is urging christians not to waver in their beliefs, but to continue to live out what they know to be true.
When she speaks it sounds like many little bells, and it is incomprehensible to ordinary humans. This illustration of the sudden coming of the thief is repeated not only by st. Chapter 3, peter encourages believes with the coming day of. The second epistle of peter is a brief letter of reminders for firstcentury christians.
I want you to recall the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and the command given by our lord and savior. May 02, 2020 in his denunciation of them, he described their conduct, their condemnation, and their characteristics 2 peter chapter 2, and also that they ridiculed the lords second coming 2 peter 3. The key personalities are the apostles peter and paul. Its purpose was to warn against the increasing number of false teachers attacking the truth of the gospel of jesus christ.
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