The Book of 2 Peter
2 Peter is the apostle's farewell letter, written as he senses his death is near. He longs for believers to grow in grace and to guard the truth they have received. He urges them to make their calling and election sure by adding to their faith virtue, knowledge, self-control, and love; he anchors their confidence in the eyewitness testimony of Christ's majesty and the sure prophetic word of Scripture; he warns sharply against false teachers who exploit the flock and scoffers who deny the Lord's return; and he points ahead to the day of the Lord and the new heavens and new earth where righteousness dwells. Through it all he calls the church to hold fast to Jesus Christ until the morning star rises in their hearts.
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Whole-Book Overview
See the whole sweep of 2 Peter, from the call to grow in grace and confirm your calling, through the defense of the trustworthy word and the warning against false teachers, to the certain coming of the day of the Lord.
Open overview → Chapter 1Confirm Your Calling
God has granted all we need for godliness, so Peter calls us to add to our faith and to trust the eyewitness and prophetic word.
Open study → Chapter 2Beware False Teachers
Peter warns of teachers who deny the Master and exploit the flock, and assures believers that God judges the ungodly and rescues the righteous.
Open study → Chapter 3The Day of the Lord
Against scoffers who mock his coming, Peter proclaims the Lord's patience, the certain day, and the new heavens and earth where righteousness dwells.
Open study →Study together
Gather a group, work through a chapter at a time, and journey through 2 Peter together. Invite a friend to join you.