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Grace Academy
Building Disciples for Jesus
"THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PETER"
Chapter One
OBJECTIVES IN STUDYING THIS CHAPTER
1. To note the value of growing in the knowledge of Jesus Christ
2. To understand what is involved in growing in the knowledge of Jesus
3. To appreciate the importance of being reminded of things we already know
4. To see that our faith relies on both eyewitness testimony and prophetic fulfillment
SUMMARY
Peter addresses his second epistle to those with like precious faith, evidently the same recipients to whom he wrote his first epistle (3:1; cf. 1Pe 1:1). His benediction of grace and peace is bestowed in connection with the knowledge of God and Jesus, hinting at one of the main themes of this epistle. Reference is then made to God's divine power as the source of all things that pertain to life and godliness, including precious promises by which those who have escaped worldly lusts may now be partakers of the divine nature (1-4).
In view of such blessings, Peter exhorts his readers to diligently abound in graces that will render them fruitful in the knowledge of Christ. Failure to do so would be indicative of grave spiritual malady, while diligence in doing so will ensure their calling and election, resulting in an abundant entrance into the heavenly kingdom of Jesus Christ (5-11).
Peter then explains why he would write such things when he knows they are well established in them. In light of his impending death, he wants to stir them up and make sure they will always be mindful of these things after he is gone (12-15).
He also reminds them of the nature of his testimony concerning power and coming of the Lord. He was an eyewitness, not a deceiver with cunningly devised fables. As an example, reference is made to the events he witnessed on the Mount of Transfiguration (16-18; cf. Mt 17:1-9).
Peter then exhorts them to give careful heed to the prophetic word made sure, for it will serve as a light in a dark place until the day dawns and the morning star rises in their heart. Such prophecies are to be heeded because they come from men who were moved by the Holy Spirit (19-21).
