New Testament Survey
II PETER
INTRODUCTION
AUTHOR: Peter
TO WHOM: Christian exiles, probably the same group listed in I Peter.
PURPOSE: To warn of danger from within: Apostacy and false teaching.
KEY VERSES: II Peter 3:1-2
LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: The greatest two dangers from within the church are apostacy and false teachers.
MAIN CHARACTERS: Peter, Paul
OUTLINE
I. Introduction: II Peter 1:1-2
A. From Peter, a servant and apostle: II Peter 1:1
B. To them that have obtained like precious faith: II Peter 1:1
C. Grace and peace multiplied through the knowledge of God and Jesus: II Peter 1:2
II. Proclamation of the power of God in the face of apostacy and false teachers: II Peter 1:3
III. The promises of God: II Peter 1:4
A. Life.
B. Godliness.
C. Knowledge.
D. Glory.
E. Virtue.