The Book of 2 Peter
Grow in grace and knowledge, and stand firm against false teaching.
- Author
- The apostle Peter
- Date
- c. AD 64–68
- Chapters
- 3
- Genre
- General Letters
Summary
2 Peter is the apostle's final message. He reminds believers that God's divine power has given them everything they need for life and godliness, and urges them to add to their faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness and love.
Peter warns about false teachers who exploit others and deny the Lord's return. He explains that God's apparent delay is patience, "not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance," and calls readers to live holy lives as they wait for the new heavens and new earth.
Outline
- Chapter 1 — Growing in grace
- Chapter 2 — Warning about false teachers
- Chapter 3 — The certainty of the Lord's return
Key Themes
Key Verses
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
Start reading 2 PeterThe Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.