Since 2008, so for the last 12 years, 2 Peter (here @ Bible Gateway) has been the focus of all of the workshops I have done whether half-day, 10 day, or anything in between. When we come to the exercises that include 2 Peter, I do them along with the participants. As a result, I have studied 2 Peter, literally, hundreds of times in the last 12 years. Additionally, the Tuesday morning group I participate in just finished a detailed study of the book.
One of the themes that runs through the book, is the elevation of the Word of God. Peter has a high regard for God’s Word.
Twice in both chapters 1 and 3, Peter emphasizes the importance of the Word of God for us as believers. For this post we will focus on the second passage in chapter 1, 16 – 21. There is a lot in these six verses. Take some time and read through the passage, shoot, read the whole letter, it is only 61 verses. Make as many observations on 1:16 – 31 as you can and then come back to the post.
So if you read the whole letter you saw that this passage sits between Peter’s declaring his diligence to remind his readers of what they already know and his warning of the certainty of the rise and multiplication of false teachers. 1:16 – 21 serves at least three structural functions in Peter’s thought.
First, it substantiates, gives the reason, why it is important that he reminds his readers. Second, it presents the reason that Peter is sure of what he proclaims. Lastly, it sets up a vivid contrast with the false teachers that he describes in chapter 2.
Think through that. We will further unpack this section in tomorrow’s post.
One of the themes that runs through the book, is the elevation of the Word of God. Peter has a high regard for God’s Word.
Twice in both chapters 1 and 3, Peter emphasizes the importance of the Word of God for us as believers. For this post we will focus on the second passage in chapter 1, 16 – 21. There is a lot in these six verses. Take some time and read through the passage, shoot, read the whole letter, it is only 61 verses. Make as many observations on 1:16 – 31 as you can and then come back to the post.
So if you read the whole letter you saw that this passage sits between Peter’s declaring his diligence to remind his readers of what they already know and his warning of the certainty of the rise and multiplication of false teachers. 1:16 – 21 serves at least three structural functions in Peter’s thought.
First, it substantiates, gives the reason, why it is important that he reminds his readers. Second, it presents the reason that Peter is sure of what he proclaims. Lastly, it sets up a vivid contrast with the false teachers that he describes in chapter 2.
Think through that. We will further unpack this section in tomorrow’s post.
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