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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.