Second Epistle of Peter

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Second Epistle of Peter
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Testament	New
Section	General Epistles
Book number	21
Chapters	3
Authors	Apostle Simon Peter
Time Written	Around AD 65
Written in	Greek

The Second Epistle of Peter is the 2^nd epistle of the apostle Peter. It is a general epistle to all believers. The book is one of encouragement and advice on how to live a Godly life, but also includes warnings against false teachers.

Overview

The three chapters of Second Peter are mainly about the virtues of a Christian believer, warnings against false teachers, and general advice on life.

Outline

1. Chapter 1
   1. Salutation (1:1-2)
   2. Exhortation to diligence towards godliness and virtue (1:3-11)
   3. Remembrance of Peter's teachings (1:12-15)
   4. Memory of Christ's ministry (1:16-18)
   5. Prophecy is from God alone (1:18-21)
2. Chapter 2
   1. Warning of false prophets (2:1-3)
   2. Reminder of God's judgement on the unrighteous (2:4-6)
   3. On the Lord's deliverance (2:7-9)
   4. Traits and demise of the unrighteous (2:10-22)
3. Chapter 3
   1. Reason for writing the epistle (3:1-2)
   2. Defending against scoffers (3:3-7)
   3. The Lord's promises are immutable (3:8-9)
   4. The Lord's coming (3:10)
   5. Exhortation to holy conversation and godliness (3:11-13)
   6. Exhortation to beware false teachers and grow in the Lord (3:14-18)

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