In this epistle, the emphasis is on “the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” He may refer to Jesus' prayer for His disciples on the eve of His crucifixion, ...

1 Peter was written to encourage Christians under the threat of violent persecution; 2 Peter was written to warn those same believers of the danger of false ...

Outline. Introduction. I. A Faith That Knows. A. Knowledge Brings Pardon. B. Knowledge Brings Peace. C. Knowledge Brings Power.

BIBLIOGRAPHY. SECOND PETER. INTRODUCTION. ADDRESS AND SALUTATION (1:1–2). THEME: A SUMMARY OF PETER'S MESSAGE (1:3–11). OCCASION: PETER'S TESTAMENT (1:12–15).

Commentary Intention: This exegetical commentary aims to provide a foundation for expository preaching, assisting fellow pastors with rusty. Greek to come to ...

This article explores the counter-hegemonic legitimation strategies that are employed by the author of 2 Peter to challenge a group of false teachers who had ...

2 Peter 1:3 "seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His ...

The author of 2 Peter is the Apostle Peter (see Introduction to 1 Peter). In 1:1, he makes that claim; in 3:1, he refers to his first letter; in 1:14, he ...

Read the Catholic commentary. If you are in a group you may stop and discuss. Then proceed to the next verse or verses and continue the process.

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