2 Peter is a strong and urgent letter warning believers about false teachers and reminding them to grow in grace and knowledge. Written near the end of Peter’s life, the book stresses the importance of spiritual maturity, holding to apostolic truth, and living in anticipation of Christ’s return. Peter calls believers to steadfast faith in a world filled with corruption and deception.
Background
Author: Peter
Audience: Believers scattered across various regions
Date: AD 64–68
Location Written: Likely Rome
Context: Peter writes knowing that his death is near, urging believers to remain anchored in truth. False teachers were promoting immorality, denying future judgment, and mocking the promise of Christ’s return. Peter responds by reminding believers of the reliability of Scripture, the certainty of God’s judgment, and the hope of the new heavens and new earth.
Characters
- Peter — author urging believers to grow in knowledge and resist false teaching
- False Teachers — corrupt influencers denying judgment and promoting immorality
- Scoffers — individuals mocking the promise of Christ’s return
- Believers — recipients encouraged to pursue holiness and steadfast faith
- Noah and Lot — examples showing God’s ability to judge evil and rescue the righteous
Major Events
- Call to grow in virtue, knowledge, and spiritual maturity (Chapter 1)
- Reminder of Peter’s eyewitness testimony of Christ’s glory (Chapter 1)
- Affirmation of the inspiration and reliability of Scripture (Chapter 1)
- Condemnation of false teachers and their destructive influence (Chapter 2)
- Examples of past judgments revealing God’s justice (Chapter 2)
- Refutation of scoffers who deny the Lord’s return (Chapter 3)
- Teaching on the coming day of the Lord and final judgment (Chapter 3)
- Call to holy living in light of God’s future promise (Chapter 3)
Application & Life Lessons
- Spiritual growth is essential for stability and discernment
- Scripture is reliable and must guide belief and behavior
- False teaching is dangerous and must be resisted
- God knows how to judge wickedness and rescue the faithful
- Christ’s return is certain even if delayed
- Believers should live with holiness and expectation
- God’s patience allows time for repentance
- Remaining steadfast protects against being led astray
Bible Study Videos
Video by the Bible Project providing an overview of 2 Peter
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Sermon by Skip Heitzig offering a brief overview of 1 & 2 Peter
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