The fulfillment of the prophetic word confirmed is a certain, reliable testimony of the truth of the Scriptures. For if you do these things you will never stumble: In pursuing these things we keep from stumbling. Click the number of the chapter that you wish to study 2 Peter 1 2 3. General Epistles Giving all diligence: We are partakers of the divine nature, but once we are made spiritual sons and daughters, growth in the Christian life doesn’t just happen to us. Moses and Elijah also are connected with prophecy, having a strong connection to the witnesses of Revelation 11:3-13. d. And we heard this voice which came from heaven: It was awesome for Peter and the disciples to see the transfigured, glorified Jesus. The apostles and writers of the New Testament have been checked for centuries and have been found truthful. “Far from inventing the subject of their own predictions, the ancient prophets did not even know the meaning of what they themselves wrote. The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, Yet the experience itself did not transform their lives. (5-7) How to live as a partaker of the nature. Because coming to that kingdom is so important, it is helpful and necessary for Peter to remind you always of the basics of the Christian life. “That is to say, he has failed to respond to all the enlargement of life and vision which came to him when he received the cleansing of his nature at the very beginning of his Christian life.” (Morgan). 1. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. Click to enable/disable Google Analytics tracking. We should rejoice every time Jesus Christ and His gospel and plan for our lives is preached. A. Peter’s idea is similar to Paul’s idea of our glorious status as adopted sons and daughters of God (Galatians 4:5-7). The Pursuit of Christian Character (2 Peter 1:5-7) 4. Perhaps this one has forgotten the great cost of this purging of sin’s dirty stain. f. By which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises: This explains the value of the glory and virtue of God that calls us. What stupendous issues are grasped in that term, divine power! -------------------- GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point ii. You save your real resources for a more permanent place to live. As we see these things in our life, we know that our lives are becoming more like the nature of Jesus. If these things are yours and abound: If we have these things, and abound in these things, it is evident to everyone that we are not barren nor unfruitful in our knowledge of Jesus. It is knowledge, but it is not mere intellectual understanding or intuition. 1. ii. c. This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased: At the transfiguration the Father spoke from heaven to declare His approval of and joy in God the Son. g. That through these you may be partakers of the divine nature: This explains the value of these great and precious promises. Some have said that Peter didn’t write this letter because the subject and style is somewhat different than 1 Peter. i. This is a remarkably generous and loving of God. Essentially, the voice from heaven was a rebuke to Peter (Mark 9:7). Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. “Divine power! The transfiguration was awesome, but it was a passing experience until they were born again. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. Some have argued that this date is too early for the writing of 2 Peter, but nothing in the book requires a later date. Peter wrote that he used an amanuensis, Silvanus, in 1 Peter (compare 1 Peter 5:12). No prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, : Even in Peter’s day enemies of Jesus twisted Old Testament prophecies, giving them personal and bizarre meanings attempting to exclude Jesus from their fulfillment. The transfiguration was awesome, but it was a passing experience until they were born again. a. g. That through these you may be partakers of the divine nature: This explains the value of these great and precious promises. The scope of the list demonstrates that God wants us to have a well-rounded Christian life, complete in every fashion. i. He desired that an entrance abundant should be ministered unto them.” (Meyer). But here we have promises which are so great, that they are not less than infinite, and so precious, that they are not less than divine.” (Spurgeon), iii. 1:8). Pauline Epistles “Many things are great which are not precious, such as great rocks, which are of little value; on the other hand, many things are precious which are not great-such as diamonds and other jewels, which cannot be very great if they be very precious. A sports team going for the championship will practice the same fundamentals over and over again. For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain. 1 Peter was written to help suffering Christians, 2 Peter was written to expose false teachers. We can reliably reconstruct historical events from the testimony of eyewitnesses, who must be checked for truthfulness. i. b. ii. This, the written teaching of the apostles and their associates, is the foundation of the church (Ephesians 2:20) preserved by God for all generations. -------------------- By these He gave us exceedingly great and precious promises. 2 Peter 1, The Bible Study New Testament, This commentary, one of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, takes one through the New Testament verse by verse. If you refuse cookies we will remove all set cookies in our domain. 2 Peter 1 – The Sure Christian Life A. To help your study print out the Observation Worksheet on 2 Peter with double spaced text for marking Key Words, making lists, taking notes that you can later transfer to your Bible 5. 1. Those words from heaven were important because Jesus had just told His disciples that He would have to be crucified and His followers would also have to take up their cross to follow Him (Mark 8:31-38). Simply said, if we are called, if we are elect, then we are born again – and if we are born again, it shows in the way that we live. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, The Whole Bible Jesus was not merely another or even a better lawgiver or prophet. But here we have promises which are so great, that they are not less than infinite, and so precious, that they are not less than divine.” (Spurgeon), iii. iii. d. Who called us: This knowledge of God comes to those who are called. It should also be that way with those who are the partakers of the divine nature. Will you enter it, save so as by fire, or to receive a reward? But the testimony of God’s word about Jesus was even more sure than Peter’s personal experience. It does come through holy men of God– but only as they are moved by the Holy Spirit. 1. As Peter wrote this, we sense the words were still ringing in his ears because at the transfiguration he made the mistake of making Jesus equal with Moses and Elijah, who appeared along with Him. The effect was extremely striking; Jesus became so bright in appearance that it was hard to look at Jesus. Of the word self-control, the Greek scholar Kenneth Wuest says the Greeks used this word self-control to describe someone who was not ruled by the desire for sex. Several events and references cited in 2 Peter point to it being But here we have promises which are so great, that they are not less than infinite, and so precious, that they are not less than divine.” (Spurgeon), iii. 2. Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. We will find in this second letter that Peter wrote a warning against false teachers. 1 Peter 2 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. “Divine power! Read 1 Peter through in one sitting. This shows that Peter believed that the prophetic words of Jesus were to be fulfilled literally. b. d. Our God and Savior Jesus Christ: The grammar of the ancient Greek demonstrates that Peter said that Jesus Christ is our God and Savior. Though Peter here spoke of prophecy of Scripture, the same principle is true for the gift of prophecy today. We never have to doubt any promise of God. Yet the, of the truth, Peter exhorts his readers to have a proper appreciation for prophecy, to live holy and godly lives while awaiting Christ’s coming and to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord.” (Kirby), A bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, : The order of these titles is important. For this reason, Christians should never get tired hearing the basics of the Christian life. The Christian’s Call and Election i. Perhaps it was because the flames of persecution were getting hotter around him. 1 Peter was written to encourage Christians under the threat of violent persecution; 2 Peter was written to warn those same believers of the danger of false teachers and harmful influences. : Because of what is at stake, Peter knew it was. ii. Luke-Acts Perhaps it was because the flames of persecution were getting hotter around him. We may request cookies to be set on your device. For these reasons, God’s promises are both, (in the sense of being large and imposing), and they are, , in the sense of being valuable. Abound: Some may feel good that these qualities are seen in us from time to time. Divine power! We can reliably reconstruct historical events from the testimony of. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the Study … We can’t be content with an incomplete Christian life. If these things are yours and abound: If we have these things, and abound in these things, it is evident to everyone that we are not barren nor unfruitful in our knowledge of Jesus. b. Watch our overview video on 2 Peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. iii. 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. : At the transfiguration the Father spoke from heaven to declare His approval of and joy in God the Son. At the transfiguration, Jesus was transformed in glory before the apostles, not merely changed in outward appearance. (1) Introducing a letter from Peter, to believers. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, refuseing them will have impact how our site functions. And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; a. A tent is a temporary place to live. 2. i. ii. b. i. i. This is a remarkably generous and loving of God. c. As a light that shines in a dark place: No wonder Peter could say that the prophetic word is confirmed, and that it is as a light that shines in a dark place, something we should cling to until the day dawns and Jesus returns. it is this which holds up the pillars of the universe, and which one day shall shake them, and hurry all things back to their native nothingness.” (Spurgeon). The fulfillment of. The New Testament Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. i. -------------------- Though Peter here spoke of prophecy of Scripture, the same principle is true for the gift of prophecy today. After my decease: Peter seemed aware of the significance of the passing of the apostles and the need to preserve the authoritative teaching of the apostles and prophets. The Books of First and Second Peter. a. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Pentateuch Through these promises, we are partakers of the divine nature. The New Testament Stoner says that if you consider 48 of the prophecies, the odds become one in 10 to the 157th power. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point characterize the lives of many Christians, who lack these qualities because they lack in their knowledge of God, that is, knowing Him relationally in an increasingly fuller and deeper sense. Church history tells us that Peter did die a martyr, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed him (John 21:18-19). Jesus was not merely another or even a better lawgiver or prophet. 3. i. His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness: However, not only grace and peace – but also all things that pertain to life and godliness are ours through the knowledge of Him. Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: a. Simon Peter: The Apostle here called himself Simon Peter. Continual growth and progress in the Christian life is the sure way to keep from stumbling. 1 Peter Bible Study Guide – Small Group Studies with Discussion Questions A key theme in 1 Peter is suffering. According to Blum, the ancient Greek word. Church history tells us that Peter did die a martyr, just as our Lord Jesus Christ showed him (John 21:18-19). The real miracle was that Jesus, most of the time, could keep from displaying His glory. Click to enable/disable Google reCaptcha. Minor Prophets Divine power! ii. Keep a notebook handy to jot down questions, ideas and applications. Home >> Bible Studies >> 1 Peter >> 1 Peter 2:1-12 These small group studies of 1 Peter contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. We know this because Peter quoted here what God the Father said to Jesus at the Transfiguration: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”, ii. i. (10-11) Making our call and election sure. For these reasons, God’s promises are both exceedingly great (in the sense of being large and imposing), and they are precious, in the sense of being valuable. For this reason: Peter just wrote about the promise of entrance into the everlasting kingdom of God (2 Peter 1:11). The things that we should put away for the sake of our spiritual growth are: malice, guile, hypocrisy, envy, and evil speaking (v 1). Here are four powerful life lessons from 1 Peter and 2 Peter as you study the Bible. This takes a lot of time and hard work. Tents should be taken care of, but you wouldn’t invest large resources into fixing up a tent. c. Established in the present truth: Established is the same word translated strengthen in Luke 22:32, when Jesus told Peter “when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” Here, Peter fulfilled that command of Jesus. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point b. I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know: Even though his readers did know the truth, in light of what was at stake – their eternal destiny – it was worth it to go over these ideas again and again. The transfiguration was awesome, but it was a passing experience until they were born again. e. Who called us by glory and virtue: It is Jesus’ glory and virtue that motivated Him to call us, and it is His glory and virtue that draw us to Him. “Many things are great which are not precious, such as great rocks, which are of little value; on the other hand, many things are precious which are not great-such as diamonds and other jewels, which cannot be very great if they be very precious. Quite different the Aramaic “ Sumeon ” rather than the more familiar Greek Simon the Aramaic “ Sumeon rather... Some preliminary questions to assist in the schemes and plans of men instead of the stars of heaven and... 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