Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
Introduction. First Reading. There are eight items that Peter uses to describe fruitful growth. What are they and what do the words mean? 2Pe 1:5-7 (For assistance see definitions at the end of the study guide or use your own dictionary/thesaurus to understand their meaning.) Second Reading.
3 Ιουλ 2004 · Faith begins as saving faith and then becomes the faith without which it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6); whatever does not originate through faith is sin (Romans 14:23). Our faith is based upon the revealed word of God (2 Peter 1:4; see Romans 10:8, 17).
LESSON #1: Peter sees the Christian life as an intense effort on our part, providing lavishly in our faith a number of character traits. LESSON #2: As you examine yourself in these seven areas, do you feel comfortable with the present condition of your spiritual walk with God?
Yet the purpose of the two letters is quite different. 1 Peter was written to encourage Christians under the threat of violent persecution; 2 Peter was written to warn those same believers of the danger of false teachers and harmful influences. iii.
Our 2 Peter Bible study guide contains 6 free online lessons. You can use these for your own study or for a small group. Each lesson contains discussion questions, application points, and commentary.
Peter writes his second letter to combat false teaching and to remind his readers that the grace of God truly transforms sinners, enabling them to walk in righteousness. For a contemporary world of moral chaos and false teachings of various kinds, 2 Peter has forceful relevance.
Peter was a central leader in the early church (Matt 16:18), despite denying Jesus three times (Mark 14:66–72). After Jesus restored him (John 21:15–19), Peter would go on to preach at Pentecost (Acts 2), escape from prison (Acts 12:1–17), and carry the gospel throughout the Roman Empire.
