Chapter3. I. The apostle drawing towards the conclusion of his second epistle, begins this last chapter with repeating the account of his design and scope in writing a second time to them ( v. 1-2 ). II. He proceeds to mention one thing that induced him to write this second epistle, namely, the coming of scoffers, whom he describes ( v. 3-7 ).

2 Peter 1:5-7. Peter begins verse 5 with the phrase, “Now for this very reason also,” which points us back to the previous verses which we have just discussed and are summarized in saying, God has already done His part in granting to us everything we need to live the Christian life, but we also have to do our part. This is a transition
Verseof the Day The urgency of Peter's message in his second epistle is that the Christian's life, which begins with faith, must grow and develop into Christian maturity and produce Thechild must have vital breath. first, and then cry to, and walk in the ways of, his father. It is not by godliness that we obtain life, but by life, godliness. To life stands opposed corruption; to godliness, lust ( 2 Peter 1:4 ). called us -- Theword for "promise" (ἐπάγγελμα) occurs elsewhere only in 2 Peter 3:13; it means the thing promised, not the act of promising. The order of the words, "exceeding great and precious," is differently given in the
2Peter 1:5–11 MEMORY VERSE 2 Peter 1:8 (HCSB)—For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. STUDY QUESTIONS (see answers on page 21) 1. What is the first “reason” Peter gives his readers to add these

Thepeople of God are often represented as his chosen or elected people. See the notes at 1 Peter 1:2. A royal priesthood - See the notes at 1 Peter 2:5. The meaning of this is, probably, that they "at once bore the dignity of kings, and the sanctity of priests" - Doddridge. Compare Revelation 1:6; "And hath made us kings and priests unto God."

Series The Responsibilities of Righteousness Title: Great Power and Great Responsibility Passage: 2 Peter 1:1-15 (csb). Introduction: Good morning. It is an honor to come before you today in a different capacity than I usually do. I would like to thank Jen Jones for leading us in worship this morning, and what a blessing it was to be able to
SecondPeter. Simon Peter ( 2 Peter 1:1 ), The name Simon, of course, was the given name. Peter is the name that Jesus gave to him. He is, a bondslave and an apostle ( 2 Peter 1:1 ) It seems that bondslave was first, apostle second. of Jesus Christ, writing to those that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God
2Peter 1:5. And besides this, giving all diligence "Or upon this", as the Syriac and Arabic versions read, bestow all your labour, diligence, and care; namely, on what follows, and that from the consideration of what goes before; for nothing can more strongly animate, and engage to the diligent exercise of grace and discharge of duty, than a consideration of

Verse2. - As newborn babes.The words look back to 1 Peter 1:3, 23.God begat them again; they were new-born babes in Christ, they must remember their regeneration. The rabbis used the same metaphor of their proselytes; but the apostle was doubtless thinking of the Savior's words (Matthew 18:3; Mark 10:14, 15).Desire the sincere milk of the Word.

2Peter 1:10 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family. 2 Peter 2:10 In contexts like this, the
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2Peter 1:5-9. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure
2Peter 1:5-11. 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure
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