Believers are exhorted to attain godliness in this life. Book of 2 peter bible survey who was peter in the bible. Book of 2 peter john gills exposition of the bible. This is the holy book of 2 peter, known as the second epistle general of peter. The goal of 2 peter is to restore confidence and order to.
The book of 2 peter was written toward the end of peters life. I have written both of them as reminders to stimulate you to wholesome thinking. In the book, peter challenges jesus followers to continue growing in their faith, love and service to god. As to the contents of the epistle, smiths dictionary of the bible says. The most popular bible verses from 2 peter found 61 verses 2 peter 3. The christian faith is based on a solid foundation. He uses the first person singular pronoun in a highly personal passage. The author identifies himself as simon peter, a bondservant and apostle of jesus christ and the. Most critical biblical scholars have concluded peter is not the author, considering the epistle pseudepigraphical. Since peter was martyred in rome during the reign of nero, his death must have occurred prior to a. Simon peter, a servant and apostle of jesus christ, to those who through the righteousness of our god and savior jesus. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the.
Most critical biblical scholars have concluded peter is not the author. Peter may have been referring to the new testament book of mark. Study 2 peter using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. The occasion of the epistle is found in the harm being done to the church by false teachers, who were. The author presents himself as peter the apostle, and, following catholic tradition. In this book he warns believers about false teachers who. The holy bible book 61 2 peter kjv dramatized audio. The occasion of the epistle is found in the harm being done to the church by false teachers. The apostle peter wrote his second letter about 64 c. I kept pausing the video to read the passages, which made the book and. 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.
Watch our overview video on 2 peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and. The second epistle of peter, often referred to as second peter and written 2 peter or in roman numerals ii peter, is a book of the new testament of the bible, traditionally held to have been written by saint peter. He urged christians to guard against false teachers and to pay attention to the inspired prophetic word. 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. In verse 2, peter referred to jesus as god as well as saviour. These repetitions of the same word, of which there are several examples in this epistle. Watch our overview video on 2 peter, which breaks down the literary design of the. Under davids rule the lord caused the nation to prosper, to defeat its enemies, and to realize the fulfillment of his promises. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 2 peter in the bible new. Peters authorship of 2 peter has been challenged more than that of any other book in the new testament. Intro to 2 peter biblica the international bible society.
The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Second peter is considered to be the most problematical of all the nt. The first epistle of peter, usually referred to simply as first peter and often written 1 peter, is a book of the new testament. Book of second peter overview insight for living ministries. Since peter was martyred during the reign of nero, his death must. Since peter was martyred during the reign of nero, his death must have occurred prior to a. The lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness.
These are all of the chapters of the book of 2 peter. We will add a series index one we have several books online. Peters authorship of 2 peter has been challenged more than that of any other book in the new. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. 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. Peter wrote this letter from rome soon after he wrote 1 peter in. Peter calls for faithfulness and confronts corrupt teachers who distorted the message about jesus and lead others astray. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. He focuses on the sincere faith and teaching of the apostles, and warns that false teachers will arise. 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. In what ways are believers partakers of the divine nature. Book of 2 peter read, study bible verses online bible study tools.
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