2 Peter

2 Peter is a letter attributed to the Apostle Peter, aimed at encouraging believers to grow in their faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ. It warns against false teachers and emphasizes the importance of living a godly life. The letter highlights the certainty of Christ's return and the coming judgment, urging readers to remain steadfast. It underscores the value of scripture and prophecy, reminding Christians to be diligent and to develop virtues that reflect their calling and election in Christ.
Author: Peter
Year: Around 65-68 AD

Chapters

2 Peter 1

The Divine Power and Precious Promises of God for a Life of Godliness.

1. Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Savior Jesus Christ: 2. Grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3. According as his divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that has called us to glory and virtue:
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2 Peter 2

False Teachers and Their Destructive Influence

1. But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privately shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. 2. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. 3. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingers not, and their damnation slumbers not.
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2 Peter 3

The Day of the Lord and the Call to Be Diligent and Watchful.

1. This second letter, beloved, I now write to you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: 2. That you 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 Savior: 3. Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
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