Bible (FIRST AND SECOND PETER: THE MESSAGE)
Peter was acquainted with Paul's Epistles (2 Peter 3:15-17) and with the Epistle of James. Interesting comparisons can be made with the following passages:
1 Peter 1:1-13 with Ephesians 1:1-3 1 Peter 2:18 with Colossians 3:22 1 Peter 3:16 with Ephesians 5:22-24 1 Peter 5:10-11 with Philippians 4:19-20 1 Peter 5:4-6 with James 4:6-10
Match the major sections of 2 Peter to the passages in which they are located. Match the items in the left column to the items in the right column. 1. 2 Peter 1:1 2. 2 Peter 1:2-21 3. 2 Peter 2:1-22 4. 2 Peter 3:1-18 5. 2 Peter 3:18b
1. Introduction 2. Call to Spiritual Growth 3. Call to Awareness of Error 4. Call to Reassurance in Christ's Coming 5. Conclusion
Match the major sections of 1 Peter to the passages in which they are located. Match the items in the left column to the items in the right column. 1. 1 Peter 1:1-2 2. 1 Peter 1:3-12 3. 1 Peter 1:13-2:10 4. 1 Peter 2:11-5:11 5. 1 Peter 5:12-14
1. Introduction 2. Character of the Christian 3. Challenge to the Christian 4. Conduct of the Christian 5. Conclusion
The lengthy final section of 1 Peter is summarized in:
2:11-12
apostasy
A falling away from what one believed.
Memorize 2 Peter 3:18:
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
Peter began his first Epistle by writing about:
Christian character
Like Paul, Peter included a longer and more formal introduction to his Epistle than did James (1:1-2). A clear conclusion to the letter is found in 1 Peter 5:12-14. In the introduction, Peter identified himself and the receivers of the letter. In the conclusion, he sent personal greetings to these persecuted believers in Christ.
I. Introduction 1 Peter 1:1-2 II. Character of the Christian 1 Peter 1:3-12 a. Present Possession 1 Peter 1:3-4 b. Present Position 1 Peter 1:5-9 c. Present Privilege 1 Peter 1:10-12 III. Challenge to the Christian 1 Peter 1:13-2:10 a. To Holiness 1 Peter 1:13-21 b. To Love 1 Peter 1:22-25 c. To Maturity 1 Peter 2:1-3 d. To Service 1 Peter 2:4-10 IV. Conduct of the Christian 1 Peter 2:11-5:11 a. In Summary 1 Peter 2:11-12 b. In Submission 1 Peter 2:13-3:12 c. In Suffering 1 Peter 3:13-4:19 d. In Service 1 Peter 5:1-11 V. Conclusion 1 Peter 5:12-14
In his second letter, the Apostle warned the scattered believers of increasing apostasy, which was gaining a hold on the young churches. To counteract the problem of Christians falling away from the faith, Peter called his readers to know thoroughly the truth of God. The outline below provides an overview of Peter's second Epistle.
I. Introduction 2 Peter 1:1 II. Call to Spiritual Growth 2 Peter 1:2-21 a. The Basis for Growth 2 Peter 1:2-4 b. The Manner of Growth 2 Peter 1:5-7 c. The Necessity of Growth 2 Peter 1:8-11 d. The Means of Growth 2 Peter 1:12-21 III. Call to Awareness of Error 2 Peter 2:1-22 a. The Fact of False Teachers 2 Peter 2:1 b. The Method of False Teachers 2 Peter 2:2-3 c. The Destruction of False Teachers 2 Peter 2:4-9 d. The Description of False Teachers 2 Peter 2:10-22 IV. Call To Reassurance in Christ's Coming 2 Peter 3:1-18 a. Denial of Christ's Coming by Others 2 Peter 3:1-7 b. Explanation of Christ's Delay 1 Peter 3:8-10 c. Conduct of the Patient Believer 2 Peter 3:11-18a V. Conclusion 2 Peter 3:18b
Peter's command about honesty provides the basis for Christian:
ethics
Apostacy means holding fast to what one believes.
false
In 2 Peter 3:18 all Christians are told, "But grow in _________ and in __________ of our Lord and __________ Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen."
grace, knowledge, Saviour
What is the theme of 2 Peter as identified in this section?
increasing apostasy
Peter's command, "Having your conversation [way of living] honest..." is to be carried out toward:
others
Peter encouraged his readers to see trials as:
temporary
