1. The Epistles of Peter & Jude
Lesson 15: We do not follow Cleverly Devised Myths.(II Peter 1:12-21)
“Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you.” -- II Peter 1:3

2. I am reminding you while I can (II Peter 1:12-15)
Peter is reminding them even though they knew them already.
They were established in the truth.
He felt the need to “stir” them up.
Peter’s death was imminent Vs
Jesus had previously given Peter details about his death. John 21:18-19.
Secular sources of history indicate Peter died during the reign of Nero (apx A.D.).
He wanted them to remember after he died.

3. We saw these things. We didn’t make it up!(II Peter 1:16-18)
We did not follow cleverly devised tales. Vs.16.
We were eyewitnesses of His majesty! Vs
Peter, James and John saw Jesus transfigured Matthew 18:1-8; Mark 9:2-7; Luke 9:28-36.
They heard the voice from heaven.
Consider John 19:35; 20:30-31; 21:24-25.

4. Pay attention to Prophecies from God!(II Peter 1:19-21)
Prophecies are reliable and well established.
Pay attention to them as to a lamp in a dark room.
The prophets did not invent them, but
were inspired by the Holy Spirit
The fulfillment of prophecies prove they originated with God and weren’t just made up.

5. The Epistles of Peter & Jude
Lesson 16: Beware of False Teachers.(II Peter 2:1-22)
“the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment.”
-- II Peter 2:9

6. There will be false teachers among you (II Peter 2:1-3a)
There were false prophets among the people (Jews), there will false teachers among us.
Jesus had predicted it. Matthew 7:15
Secretly introduce destructive heresies. Gal 2:4.
Denying the Master. Titus 1:16.
II Corinthians 11:13-14.
Many will follow them.
Characterized by sensuality.
Way of truth maligned because of them.
Motivated by greed.
Exploit you with false words.

7. God will judge false teachers (II Peter 2:3b-22)
God’s judgment awaits false teachers.
God did not spare past sinners.
Angels
Ancient world in the days of Noah
Sodom and Gomorrah
See Jude 4-7.
God will deliver the righteous.
Lot was rescued from the wickedness of Sodom. Genesis 19.
God knows how to rescue the godly.

8. God will judge false teachers (II Peter 2:3b-22)
Characteristics of false teachers (vs ).
Indulge the flesh in corrupt desires.
Daring
Self Willed
Despise Authority
Act like unreasoning creatures of instinct
Reviling without knowledge
Pleasure in reveling in daytime
Carouse
Eyes full of adultery
Never cease from sin

9. God will judge false teachers (II Peter 2:3b-22)
Characteristics of false teachers (vs ).
Forsake the right way.
Speak arrogant words of vanity.
Entice by fleshly desires, sensuality.
Promise freedom, though slaves of corruption.
Better to have never known righteousness, than to go back after escaping (vs ).
Being entangled again results in a worse state.
Likened to “Dog returning to his own vomit”.
Compare to Hebrews 6:4-6