2 Peter
Audience
The writer identifies himself as Simon Peter and addresses those who have obtained like precious faith. He urges growth, warns about false teachers, and answers scoffing about the Lord's coming without authorizing neglect or date-setting.
Key References
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| Section | Focus | Connection to the whole |
|---|---|---|
| Grow and remember 2 Peter 1:1–21 Interpretation | God's provision and reliable testimony | Peter joins divine provision with diligent growth and grounds his reminder in apostolic witness and the prophetic word. |
| False teachers exposed 2 Peter 2:1–22 Interpretation | Destructive teaching and corrupt conduct | Examples of judgment and rescue frame warnings about teachers whose promises of liberty conceal bondage and corruption. |
| The coming day and present holiness 2 Peter 3:1–18 Interpretation | Patience, judgment, and growth | Peter answers scoffers by recalling God's word and patience, then calls believers to holy living and continued growth. |
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