About 2 Peter
The prophetic word is completely reliable - false teachers who deny judgment will face judgment, and the Day of the Lord is coming with certainty, so live holy and godly lives.
"His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life."
2 Peter 1:3
Written
circa AD 64-68
Author
Peter
Genre
Epistle
Position
22nd NT book - General Letters
Authorship
The Apostle Peter, writing his final letter before his death (1:14). He writes with particular urgency about false teachers who had infiltrated the church and about the certainty of Christ's return.
Historical Context
Peter faced imminent death and was deeply concerned about false teachers who denied the Second Coming, promoted immorality, and were leading believers astray.
Purpose
To urge believers to grow in godliness, to warn against false teachers who deny the Second Coming, and to reaffirm the certainty of God's word and Christ's return.
Key Message
The prophetic word is completely reliable - false teachers who deny judgment will face judgment, and the Day of the Lord is coming with certainty, so live holy and godly lives.
Book Structure
Interesting Facts
2 Peter 1:20-21 - No prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit - is the clearest NT statement of prophetic inspiration.
Peter references Paul's letters as Scripture (3:15-16) - one NT author explicitly canonizing another.
2 Peter 3:9 - The Lord is not slow... but patient, not wishing that any should perish - is a key text for understanding God's purposes in delaying judgment.