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2. Introduction to 2 Peter
From a fiance
From selfish sister
From a lazy co-worker
Context can radically change the meaning of a message received

3. Authorship of 2 Peter 2 Peter 1:1
The Greek text here actually says, "Simeon Peter" not "Simon Peter.“
Peter is also called "Simeon" by James in Acts 15:14.
It is more likely that the real person would use a variant of his name than a forger

4. Authorship of 2 Peter 2 Peter 1:1
2 Peter 3:4, "ever since our fathers died," refers to the first-generation of Christians that had died
“Our fathers “ refers to Old Testament Patriarchs in Acts 3:13; Romans 9:5 & Hebrews 1:1
2 Peter is written more than 30 years after Jesus’ resurrection, and some early disciples had already died

5. Authorship of 2 Peter 2 Peter 1:1
There is too much variation between First and Second Peter
1 Peter 5:12 tells us that Silvanus was the Peter’s secretary in writing First Peter
Second Peter is either Peter’s own writing or he is using a different secretary

6. Time of Writing
Peter expected to die soon (2 Peter 1:14)
He died during Nero’s reign which ended A.D. 68
2 Peter was written about A.D. 66 or 67

7. Audience
Those who "received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior. . .” (2 Peter 1:1)
The same as those in 1 Peter 1:1 - Jewish & Gentile believers throughout what is modern northern & central Turkey

8. The Purpose of 2 Peter
A plea to grow in maturity in order to combat false teachers and in view of coming Day of the Lord
Remind them of what they have already been taught (2 Peter 1:12; 3:1)
Biblical churches are marked by adherence to Apostolic doctrine
The cults, apostate & aberrant Christianity are marked by men developing new doctrine

9. 2 Peter Outline
Chapter 1 - Call to Maturity (Holiness)
Chapter 2 - Combating False Teachers (Heresy)
Chapter 3 - Coming of the Day of the Lord (Hope)

10. 2 Peter Outline
Chapter 1 - Call to Maturity (Holiness)
1-2: Salutation
3-11: Growth in Christ
12-21: Ground of belief

11. 2 Peter Outline
Chapter 2 - Combating False Teachers (Heresy)
1-3 Danger of false teachers
4-9 Destruction of false teachers
Description of false teachers

12. 2 Peter Outline
Chapter 3 - Coming of the Day of the Lord (Hope)
1-7 Mockery in the last days
Manifestation of the Day of the Lord
Maturity in view of the Day of the Lord

13. Simon Peter
The brother of Andrew. Both were followers of John the Baptist & looking for the coming of the Messiah
Jesus gives Simon the additional name of Cephas / Peter, meaning “stone”
Peter traveled with Jesus back to Galilee and saw Jesus’ miracle at the wedding in Cana along the way.

14. Simon Peter
Peter’s prejudices were challenged when Jesus spoke to the woman at the well & they stayed in Samaria
Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James & John to be “fishers of men” (Luke 5:10)
Jesus healed Peter’s mother-in-law (Mark 1:30)
Peter led around a believing wife on his missionary journeys (1 Cor. 9:5)

15. Simon Peter
Peter follows Jesus in ministry for three years, learning & growing in Faith
Peter could be bold in faith (getting out of the boat), but could also waver (sinking) Matthew 14
Peter correctly identified Jesus and His origin, but could be shortsighted & boastful (Matt. 16:16-17, 21-23)

16. Simon Peter
Peter was bold when Jesus was present (John 18:10),
but fearful when standing alone (Luke 22:55f)
Jesus restored Peter to ministry (John 21), and he became bold after the coming of the Holy Spirit

17. Simon Peter
Peter was the primary preacher Acts 2-5
Peter broke the barrier to take the gospel to the Gentiles (Acts 10)
Peter identified himself as the slave (dou'lo" / doulos)
& an apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ

18. Conclusions
Peter was a common fisherman, but he yielded his life to follow Jesus and God used him mightily.
God desires to use your life in a similar manner.

19. Conclusions
Are you willing to be humble enough to both trust and follow the Lord as His slave?

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