The Christian knows that book to be the word of God, in which he tastes a sweetness, and feels a power, and sees a glory, truly divine. ]Here are my notes on this text: BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT: The book is titled 2 Peter, so we might think the text is written by the same Peter who wrote 1 Peter… NIV, Storyline Bible, Comfort Print: Each Story Plays a Part. The law sets before us our wretched state by sin, but there it leaves us. Greeting. 21 For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God(AQ) as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.(AR). Peter’s second epistle was written about A.D. 66, shortly after his first epistle (see 2 Pet. Confirm Your Calling and Election. They are guarded against impostors and scoffers, by disproving their false assertions, ch. (S) 9 But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind,(T) forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins. 2 Peter 1:1. 2 Peter 1:2, KJV: "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord," 2 Peter Images and Notes. 9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. It criticizes "false teachers" who distort the authentic, apostolic tradition, and predicts judgment for them. (12-15) And confirms the truth of the gospel, relating to Christ's appearing to judgment. In Christ all fulness dwells, and pardon, peace, grace, and knowledge, and new principles, are thus given through the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 2:10 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit; also in verse 18. (F), 3 His divine power(G) has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him(H) who called us(I) by his own glory and goodness. The order of the words in the Greek is the same as in 1 Peter 1:2. The exact correspondence should be noticed. 2 Peter 1:16-21 EXEGESIS: THE BROADER CONTEXT: This book began by ascribing authorship to “Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ” (1:1)—and the author claiming to be an eyewitness to Christ’s majesty, by which he meant Jesus’ Transfiguration (1:16-19). 15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. Exhortation to Christian Virtue. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. We are studying 2 Peter 1:1-15 for Sunday, November 24: the opening greeting and words from Peter (or, the Author) to the unspecified churches who would have received this “general” letter. 1 This letter is from Simon # 1:1a Greek Simeon. Watch our overview video on 2 Peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. [Study questions on the text are here. PETER'S SECOND LETTER. The keynote of this whole epistle is knowledge (2 Peter 1:2,3,5,6,8; 2 Peter 2:20,21; and 2 Peter 3:18); but it is a very special kind of knowledge which is meant.The Greek word is [@epignosis], that is, precise and correct knowledge. 2 Peter 1:4 - Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.. 2 Peter 1:20-21 - Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ,: (NASB: Lockman) Greek: Simoeon Petros doulos kai apostolos Iesou Ch ristou toi s isotimon hemin lachousin pistin en dikaiosune tou Theou hemon kai soteros Iesou Ch ristou. 1 Simeon 1 Peter, a servant 2 and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a a faith of equal standing with ours b by the righteousness of our c God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 d May grace and peace be multiplied to you e in the knowledge of God and … (L), 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;(M) 6 and to knowledge, self-control;(N) and to self-control, perseverance;(O) and to perseverance, godliness;(P) 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. 2 Peter 1:5, NASB: "Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge," 2 Peter 1:5, NLT: "In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God's promises. 1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:. How firm and sure should our faith be, who have such a firm and sure word to rest upon! Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, Peter was pleased to be able to write those words. 3:1) and a short while before his martyrdom (see 2 Pet. 13 Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; 14 Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me. Sign up here! (Confirming One’s Calling and Election. To those who through the righteousness(C) of our God and Savior Jesus Christ(D) have received a faith as precious as ours: 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance(E) through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. The truth and reality of the gospel also are foretold by the prophets and penmenof the Old Testament, who spake and wrote under influence, and according to the direction of the Spirit of God. 2Pe 1:5 - But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, Peter would die, but he believed the Scriptures would live on—and his last recorded words urge us to remember them. There was a time when he had thrice denied his Master, but now he is glad to call himself “a servant of Jesus Christ.” 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord. The letters of 1 & 2 Peter were written in the first century to encourage believers in their faith. (AJ), 19 We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable,(AK) and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light(AL) shining in a dark place, until the day dawns(AM) and the morning star(AN) rises in your hearts. This epistle clearly is connected with the former epistle of Peter. The Book of 2 Peter. II. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. The writer of the Second Epistle, if not St. Peter himself, must have been attempting to imitate of set purpose the opening salutation of the First Epistle. CHAPTER 1. Verse 1. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective … 26:11 Try to dissuade the covetous worlding from his greediness, one ounce of gold weighs down all reasons. 1. - Simon Peter. 2 Peter 1 King James Version (KJV) 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, Christian Growth —2nd Peter 1:1-11. Those who are diligent in the work of religion, shall have a triumphant entrance into that everlasting kingdom where Christ reigns, and they shall reign with him for ever and ever; and it is in the practice of every good work that we are to expect entrance to heaven.12-15 We must be established in the belief of the truth, that we may not be shaken by every wind of doctrine; and especially in the truth necessary for us to know in our day, what belongs to our peace, and what is opposed in our time. Looking for a fundamental understanding of the Bible? If 2 Peter 3:1 alludes to 1 Peter, the audience of the epistle is the various Churches in Asia Minor in general (cf. 2 Peter 1 1-2 I, Simon Peter, am a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ. It is a mean and movable dwelling. "Symeon" seems to be the best-supported spelling in this place. CHAPTER 1. (AO) 20 Above all, you must understand(AP) that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. 1 Simeon [] Peter, a servant [] and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:. But the apostle’s words are just as relevant to believers today as they were to his original readers. (U), 10 Therefore, my brothers and sisters,[a] make every effort to confirm your calling(V) and election. Yet the purpose of the two letters is quite different. They are urged to this from the wickedness of false teachers. 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