Peter calls for faithfulness and confronts corrupt teachers who distorted the message about jesus and lead others astray. All of this flows from the conclusion of chapter 1. He may well be contrasting, by way of a catchword, the two kinds of prophets. 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. Peters authorship of 2 peter has been challenged more than that of any other book in the new testament. The author presents himself as peter the apostle, and, following catholic tradition, the epistle has been held to have been written during his time as bishop of rome or bishop of antioch, though neither title is used in the epistle. When false teachers begin to whisper their sweet words into the ears of immature christians, the body of christ.
The book is believed to have been written by peter between 60 and 65 ad. In that beginning chapter peter tells the readers that gods word endures forever and therefore should be studied and preached. He warned the people to stop their wicked behaviour. He speaks of himself as an eyewitness to the transfiguration of jesus christ, a privilege that peter shared with james and john, and he writes of this with all the feeling of an eyewitness. In the previous verse, peter identified jesus, the lord, as the living stone. Book of 2 peter john gills exposition of the bible. The certainty of deliverance and destruction 2 peter 2. Peter recounts many stories of how god rescues the righteous while holding the unrighteous for the day of judgement. The holy bible book 61 2 peter kjv dramatized audio. It is printed as a single paragraph in the asv, but a workable outline of it is given by strachan, thus. The occasion of the epistle is found in the harm being done to the church by false teachers, who were of two classes, the libertines and the mockers about whom he warns. May 26, 2019 this book is the final farewell of the apostle peter and it is written to christians while he was in prison in rome about a. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Book of first peter overview insight for living ministries.
Like newborn babes, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up to salvation. He focuses on the sincere faith and teaching of the apostles, and warns that false teachers will arise. The lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. This entire chapter is a prophecy of the great apostasy foretold by christ himself and by paul, peter and john. Study to shew thyself approved unto god, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. This book is the final farewell of the apostle peter and it is written to christians while he was in prison in rome about a. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify god on the day he visits us. Keep your conduct among the gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds. The key personalities are the apostles peter and paul. This summary of the book of 2 peter provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 peter. But they would not obey god, so they died in the flood. For many of us, living in america today is like living in a strange land.
We will see in the next few verses that he is called the stone because he is the cornerstone of the house of god. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign lord who bought thembringing swift destruction on themselves. I will obey the law until the law overrides my call to worship and fellowship with the brethren. The book of 2 peter kjv audio bible full by alexander. Book of second peter overview insight for living ministries. The goal of 2 peter is to restore confidence and order to. These are all of the chapters of the book of 2 peter. In the book, peter challenges jesus followers to continue growing in their faith, love and service to god.
However, the content of the book is applicable to all christians at any time and is a general book of encouragement for spiritual growth. Dec 08, 2017 the book of 2 peter read by alexander scourby. Second peter bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. In his second letter, peter says that noah was a preacher of right behaviour 2 peter 2. Come to him, to that living stone, rejected by men but in gods sight chosen and precious. The book of 2 nd peter is a general epistle apostolic letter. Since peter was martyred during the reign of nero, his death must have occurred prior to a. He uses the first person singular pronoun in a highly personal passage 1. I use adhesive notes to remember things, and second peter is about remembering things, so thats the story behind this icon. And jude may have left another signature in 2 peter.
Introduction to 2 peter author the apostle peter, as stated in the salutation. We feel like aliens who have awakened in a hostile environment toxic to our faith. T he book of 1 peter was written specifically to the christians who were scattered during the persecutions of the first century. Its purpose was to exhort them to christian growth and to warn. The second chapter of the book covers the topics of growing, being and doing. The writer says he is simon peter, a slave and apostle of jesus christ.
Its purpose was to warn against the increasing number of false teachers attacking the truth of the gospel of jesus christ. Bible book number 612 peter watchtower online library. The second epistle of peter, often referred to as second peter and written 2 peter or in roman numerals ii peter especially in older references, is a book of the new testament of the bible, traditionally held to have been written by saint peter. He left his case in the hands of god, who always judges fairly. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. The first epistle of peter, usually referred to simply as first peter and often written 1 peter, is a book of the new testament. Most critical biblical scholars have concluded peter is not the author, considering the epistle pseudepigraphical. Free the bible tutorial the bible book of 2 peter 5. This summary of the book of 2 peter provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 peter. The lord does not delay and is not tardy or slow about what he promises. Study 2 peter using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
The writer claims to have had special revelation from the lord concerning his demise 2pe 1. But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. Cheryl l calvert on 1 peter 2 this scripture is comforting to have an example of how i am to behave during this covid19 crisis. The goal of 2 peter is to restore confidence and order to the. First peter focuses on the importance of believers bearing up under unjust suffering yet continuing to live well 1 peter 2. The bible book of 2 peter 5 lessons bible study of the letter of 2 peter and the lessons individuals can draw from one of the great apostles. In this book he warns believers about false teachers who were denying the second coming of christ. The most popular bible verses from 2 peter found 61 verses 2 peter 3. In this way, 1 peter might be called the job of the new testament, providing encouragement for the true believer to continue on in the way that jesus has laid out for all his followers. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights.
However, the early church fathers found no good reason to reject it. A secured faith that keeps the saints from stumbling 2 peter 1. I peter 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. When christ rose from death, he went and preached to the spirits in prison.
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