Αποτελέσματα Αναζήτησης
Many titles are given to Jesus throughout 2 Peter, including “Lord and Savior” (1:11, 2:20, 3:2, 18), “Lord” (1:2, 8, 14, 16), and “Master” (2:1). These titles point to the ongoing authority Jesus has, even after his death, burial, and resurrection.
Peter’s second epistle was written about A.D. 66, shortly after his first epistle (see 2 Pet. 3:1) and a short while before his martyrdom (see 2 Pet. 1:13–14). Second Peter is the swan song of Peter, just as 2 Timothy is the swan song of Paul. There are striking similarities between the two books.
Peter warns of heresy among teachers as Paul warns of heresy among the laity. Both Peter and Paul speak in a joyful manner of their approaching death (2 Peter 1:13, 14; 2 Timothy 4:6-8). Both apostles anchor the church on the Scriptures as the only defense against the coming storm.
20 Μαρ 2013 · Lesson 14: Diligent Perseverance in Light of That Day (2 Peter 3:14-16) Lesson 15: Guarding, Growing, Glorifying (2 Peter 3:17-18) Related Topics: Basics for Christians. This 15 part expository study of 2 Peter was preached at Flagstaff Christian Fellowship in 2009-10.
In 2 Peter 1:16-21, the apostle gives us two elements that make up a sure foundation for our faith: (1) the apostolic witness to Jesus Christ (1:16-18); and, (2) the written prophetic revelation of God in Scripture (1:19-21).
(2 Peter 3:17-18 RSV) Stability is based on knowledge, Peter says -- knowledge of all the unchangeable truth as it is in Jesus Christ. Since we have the facts then, we must not allow ourselves to be carried away, deceived, by those who seek to undermine us.
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.
