II Peter
New Testament • Book #61
Warning against false teachers and anticipating Christ's return.
"Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:"
— II Peter 1:1
About the Book of II Peter
Second Peter is Peter's farewell letter, warning against false teachers and calling believers to grow in knowledge of God. He reminds them that God's promises are sure, even when scoffers doubt Christ's return. Peter's urgency comes from knowing his death is near — he wants his readers rooted in truth.
Background
- Author
- Peter
- Date Written
- ~66–68 AD
- Genre
- Epistle
Key Themes in II Peter
- ▸Growing in godliness
- ▸Warning against false teachers
- ▸The certainty of Christ's return
- ▸God's patience
- ▸The trustworthiness of Scripture
Famous Verses from II Peter
“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”
— 2 Peter 3:9
“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness.”
— 2 Peter 1:3
“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”
— 2 Peter 3:18
“For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”
— 2 Peter 1:21
“Add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.”
— 2 Peter 1:5-7
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