Click the number of the chapter that you wish to study 2 peter 1 2 3. To grow in godliness, make sure that you have trusted in jesus christ and his gracious. Study 2 peter 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Several events and references cited in 2 peter point to it being. In the book, peter challenges jesus followers to continue growing in their faith, love and service to god. Peter reveals that such submission is commendable before god and follows the example of jesus whose own suffering delivered us from sin 1825. Peter is showing that there was a period of time in which the water of earth and the water of the firmament were separate and then that water came together to destroy life and the original formation of things as they were genesis 1. There are striking similarities between the two books. Because of this desire to study gods word, peter tells us in the first three verses of chapter 2 that we will grow by laying aside certain things and desiring other things in their place. The second epistle of peter chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to examine peter s detailed description of false teachers 2 to be aware of their techniques in leading others astray, and their sad end 3 to ascertain whether or not these false teachers had ever been true christians summary one of the themes of peter s second. The second epistle of peter chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to examine peters detailed description of false teachers 2 to be aware of their techniques in leading others astray, and their sad end 3 to ascertain whether or not these false teachers had ever been true christians summary one of the themes of peters second. Study guide for 1 peter 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. I have the john macarthur study bible and several other resources from this great author and man of god.
For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation 2 pet. To those who through the righteousness of our god and savior. To those who through the righteousness of our god and savior jesus christ have received a faith as precious as ours. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study.
Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other. Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of god and of jesu. To read in another version or listen to the portion of scripture click here. Historical illustration of divine judgment on the wicked, and care of the righteous 2 peter 2. The goal of 2 peter is to restore confidence and order to the. In 2 peter, peter calls for faithfulness and confronts corrupt teachers who distorted the. They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed. I highly recommend this study guide for a self or group study of these books. The theme of 2 peter could be summed up by saying, growing christians. We only looked last time at the first four verses of second peter.
An encouragement to know god and what he has done for us. Pratte table of contents introduction to 1 peter3 1 peter 17. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Peter wrote that he used an amanuensis, silvanus, in 1 peter compare 1 peter 5. It is appointed that those who are disobedient to the word should stumble over jesus. Lets look at four practical lessons in these verses. This will honor christ and protect us from the false teachers. But this fivechapter book is packed full of applicable and practical advice for christians today, whether church members, pastors, husbands, or wives. He speaks of the power of god, what it can do for us, and what it helps us to do for god. In 2 peter, peter either used a different amanuensis or wrote the letter by himself. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download.
By the righteousness of our god and savior jesus christ c. Lets plunge into our study of the bible and learn more. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. To distinguish it from peters first epistle, it was given the greek title petrou b, or 2 peter. This entire chapter is a prophecy of the great apostasy foretold by christ himself and by paul, peter and john. The things that we should put away for the sake of our spiritual growth are.
What does peter inform the church he always stands ready to do see verse 12 printed below. Some have said that peter didnt write this letter because the subject and style is somewhat different than 1 peter. Peter wanted to put a healthy fear of god in the hearts of all who have ears to hear. By the righteousness of our god and savior jesus christ. T he book of 1 peter was written specifically to the christians who were scattered during the persecutions of the first century. Study notes 2 peter 1 115 matters of interpretation. Study guide for 2 peter 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. A versebyverse study of 2 peter karl kemp bible teaching. Peter does not give the names of the churches or christians he writes to, but in 2 peter 3. Yet the purpose of the two letters is quite different. Ii peter study questions and answers words of truth. One way to read the text following the editors of the access study bible is as a direct response. Simon peter is the author of this epistle see 2 pet.
This is particularly important for the book of 2 peter. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. This lesson in peters second epistle looks at what peter says immediately after his greeting. You will also find a summary of introductory matters. Peter wants his readers to be firm in the foundation of their faith, which is to know god more deeply through jesus christ as made known through the apostolic witness. A secured faith that keeps the saints from stumbling 2 peter 1. Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button. We learnt last time that peter wrote this epistle in 66 ad. The bible and the bible only is the christians objective and infallible rule of faith and practice, alone sufficient that he may be established in the present truth 2 peter 1. This virtue involves a diligent study and pursuit of truth in the word of god. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture.
Having spent a lot of time in the past studying different books in the old testament. Those who end up in an ungodly state will suffer the fate of the ungodly. His final remarks are that we should study hardgrow in the grace and knowledge of our lord and savior jesus christ 2 peter 3. However, the content of the book is applicable to all christians at any time and is a general book of encouragement for spiritual growth. The author of 2 peter is the apostle peter see introduction to 1 peter. A living hope in christ 3 explore the bible 2 lamplighters 2 wiersbe bible study series 2 encounters with god 1 immersion bible studies 1 life lessons study series 1 macarthur bible studies 1 words of faith series 1 view all. The goal of 2 peter is to restore confidence and order to. Only one year before he died, and that he wrote it knowing that the time of his departure was hand.
The certainty of deliverance and destruction 2 peter 2. Peter calls for faithfulness and confronts corrupt teachers who distorted the message about jesus and lead others astray. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Bible study courses 1 and 2 peter bible study courses. This 15 part expository study of 2 peter was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 200910.
Practice the productive christian life revealed through gods genuine prophets. These small group studies of 1 peter contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Watch our overview video on 2 peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of. As his divine power hath given us all things there is a wonderful cheerfulness in this exordium, which begins with the exhortation itself. It is printed as a single paragraph in the asv, but a workable outline of it is given by strachan, thus. The book of 1 peter, nestled between james and 2 peter is perhaps not as widely read as some of the pauline epistles, like romans. While chapter 1 was about that which is true, chapter 2 is about that which is false. As simon, son of john, he lived his life in judaism, until jesus called him to catch men.