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1 The Letters of Peter Robert C. Newman Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

2 Authenticity of the Letters Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

3 Authenticity of 1 Peter Denied by many liberals Accepted by some Usual objection Sounds too much like Paul Problems (for liberals) If Peter & Paul are so similar and have the same views about Jesus, then hard to have split between them, or between them & Gospels If Peter, Paul & Gospels too much alike, hard to propose they are wrong! Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

4 Authenticity of 1 Peter Apostolic unity is hard on liberal theories. Conservative liberals say Peter's view is new, not going back to Jesus. 1 Peter was recognized early in church. Evidence for its use widespread. Authorship in antiquity not doubted within the church. Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

5 Authenticity of 2 Peter Universally rejected by liberals Their arguments: Style is different from 1 Peter. Refers to Paul's letters as scripture, so late. Copied from Jude's letter. No early references to 2 Peter. These arguments are answerable. Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

6 Style of 2 Peter Yes, it differs from style of 1 Peter. 1 Peter may have been written with help from Silas/Silvanus (see 1 Pet 5:2). If this is Paul's Silas, he probably had better Greek language ability than Peter. Neither letter is bad Greek, though. No book is closer to 2 Peter than 1 Peter. Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

7 Reference to Paul Only a problem if Paul & Peter enemies. This is not the view of Acts & Paul's letters. Peter recognized Paul's ministry to Gentiles. Peter would surely have known of Paul's letters, as their ministries overlapped in both time and space. Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

8 Reference to Paul But Peter implies Paul's letters are scripture. Did the Apostles expect more scripture? Jesus said the Holy Spirit would teach them. They were given authority to "bind & loose." Rabbinic term for rule-making & abrogating So, if the Lord didn't return right away, they would expect to write it themselves. Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

9 Resemblance to Jude 2 Peter does resemble Jude in places Possibilities: 2 Peter copied Jude, so prob late, hoax. Jude copied 2 Peter, so 2 Peter early. Both copied another source. Actually looks like Jude copied 2 Peter See our discussion under Jude Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

10 Lack of Early Attestation Should not be over-emphasized. Yes, no other book in NT canon so poorly attested. But no other book outside NT so well- attested. Some book in NT has to be last in attestation! Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

11 Lack of Early Attestation Possible explanations: 2 Peter did not exist until late (c130 AD). It existed but was not mentioned. It did not have as wide circulation as 1 Peter. It did not exist till late. Liberals favor this, but a problem here. How get in canon so late? Plenty of competitors by mid-2 nd century Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

12 Lack of Early Attestation It existed but was not mentioned. A statistical fluke We know the Apostolic Fathers did not quote from every book they viewed as canonical; see under NT Canon. It didn't have as wide circulation as 1 Peter. Location of recipients not given in 2 Peter. Perhaps a smaller subgroup of 1 Peter's recipients. Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

13 Lack of Early Attestation? Some possible allusions to 2 Peter: 1 Clement 11 refer to 2 Peter 2:6-9? Piety of Lot, God rescues godly, punishes others Ps-Barnabas 15 - "day of Lord shall be as 1000 years" Psalm 90:4 has same times, but opposite order 2 Pet 3:8 is very close in the Greek. Jude quoting 2 Peter? See discussion under Jude Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

14 Date of the Letters Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

15 Date of 1 and 2 Peter If genuine, then written before Peter’s death Martyred in Nero's reign; Nero's suicide AD 68 1 Peter before 2 Peter "This is the 2 nd letter I am writing" – 2 Pet 3:1 1 Peter sounds like persecution going on. Written to warn of change in Roman policy? If so, then probably not before fall AD 64 2 Peter probably close to his death, but Peter not yet in prison. So both letters in range AD 64-68. Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

16 First Peter Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

17 Written from "Babylon" Ancient city? City gone, but area still called "Babylon" Near modern Cairo? Also called "Babylon" in NT times Figurative for Rome? Rev 17:9 refers to Rome as "Babylon." Peter may have used term for OT enemies. May be used to hide Peter’s location. Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

18 Recipients of 1 Peter Written to Asia Minor (all but 2 south provinces) Areas where Paul had ministered Perhaps Peter had also ministered here. Perhaps he is warning Paul's churches. Recipients seem to be mainly Gentiles rather than Jews. Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

19 Main Theme To encourage Christians in persecution: See references to persecution: 1:6-7 – "distressed by trials… tested by fire" 4:4 – verbal abuse 4:12-13 – “fiery ordeal… testing…" 4:16 – "suffers as a Christian" Sounds like organized persecution, probably Nero's Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

20 Peter's Encouragement Look back to Christ's suffering We share in it in some way 1:11 – predicted by prophets 2:21f – serves as our example 3:17f – suffer for doing right 4:1 – prepare to suffer as Christ did 4:13 – share sufferings of Christ Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

21 Peter's Encouragement Look forward to Christ's coming: 1:3f – "a living hope… imperishable inheritance" 3:22 – Jesus has already gone to heaven 4:7 – "the end of all things is at hand…" 4:13 – will rejoice at his coming Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

22 A Second Theme Peter exhorts believers to holy living 1:13ff – "gird up your minds for action…" 2:12ff – "keep your behavior excellent…" 4:1ff – "live no longer for the lusts of men…" Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

23 Topical Outline Address & greeting (1:1-2) Thanksgiving (1:3-12) Implications of salvation (1:13-2:10) Christian relationships (2:11-3:12) Suffering & the will of God (3:13-22) Holy living (4:1-11) The fiery trial (4:12-19) Address to elders (5:1-4) General address & benediction (5:5-11) Personal comments & greetings (5:12-14) Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

24 Huddleston's Acrostic Trials prove your faith. Respond as Christ did. Innocent conscience quiets foes. Attitudes pleasing to God Leaders to serve humbly Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

25 Argument of 1 Peter A condensed, explanatory paraphrase Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

26 Second Peter Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

27 Recipients of 2 Peter Address is very general: "Those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours" All Christians intended, or some partial group? Some overlap with recipients of 1 Peter, as 2 Pet 3:1 says "this is the 2 nd time I’ve written you." Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

28 Main Themes of 2 Peter Growth (chapter 1) Apostasy (chapter 2) Second coming (chapter 3) Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

29 Topical Outline Salutation (1:1-2) Truth of Christian faith attested (1:3-21) Personal experience (3-11) Eyewitness testimony (12-18) Fulfilled prophecy (19-21) Condemnation of false prophets (2:1- 3:10) Duties of believers (3:11-18) Benediction (3:18) Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

30 Topical Outline Condemnation of false prophets (2:1- 3:10) Share judgment with OT false prophets Unrestrained sinners Lead to slavery Doubt 2 nd coming Pictured by flood Delayed by God's mercy Certain to come Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

31 Topical Outline Duties of believers (3:11-18) Be holy Recognize God's patience Watch out for deception Grow in grace Benediction (3:18) Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

32 Huddleston's Acrostic Add virtues to faith Deeds of false teachers Diligence before Lord’s return Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

33 The End Abstracts of Powerpoint Talks - newmanlib.ibri.org -newmanlib.ibri.org

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