2 Peter Outline of Book The Like Precious Faith Is True (1) A Warning About False Teachers (2) The Second Coming (3)

The Like Precious Faith Is True 2 Peter 1 The Like Precious Faith Is True Review The Blessings And Promises Of Faith (vv. 1-4) Development Of Faith (vv. 5-11) Reminded Of Faith (vv. 12-15) The Faith Is Not Based Upon Fables (vv. 18-21)

Warning About False Teachers 2 Peter 2 Warning About False Teachers 2 Peter 2:1 But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction.

A Contrast to Previous Point 19 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; 20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, 21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. A Contrast to Previous Point Men spoke by inspiration Lest reader think all who claim to be prophets are inspired 2 Peter 2 1 But there were also false prophets among the people, even as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Lord who bought them, and bring on themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow their destructive ways, because of whom the way of truth will be blasphemed. 3 By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words; for a long time their judgment has not been idle, and their destruction does not slumber.

Warning About False Teachers 2 Peter 2 Warning About False Teachers There Will Be False Teachers (vv. 1-3) False Teachers Will Be Destroyed (vv. 4-9) Characteristics Of These False Teachers (vv. 10-19) Latter End Is Worse (vv. 20-22)

Warning About False Teachers 2 Peter 2 Warning About False Teachers There Will Be False Teachers (vv. 1-3) Were false prophets (v. 1) Teach damnable heresy (v. 1) Deny the Lord (v. 1) Many will follow (vv. 2-3)

“Many unbelievers did not run to such excesses, and failing to distinguish between those professors and those who taught the truth, they regarded such conduct as the usual and ordinary fruits of Christianity, and held the institution of Christianity itself in contempt.” -Guy N. Woods 164

Warning About False Teachers 2 Peter 2 Warning About False Teachers False Teachers Will Be Destroyed (vv. 4-9) 3 By covetousness they will exploit you with deceptive words; for a long time their judgment has not been idle, and their destruction does not slumber. Angels Sinned (v. 4) Ancient World (v. 5) Sodom & Gomorrah (v. 6) 3 Examples Verses 4-9

Warning About False Teachers 2 Peter 2 Warning About False Teachers False Teachers Will Be Destroyed (vv. 4-9) God spared not: (vv. 4-6, 9a) Angels that sinned (v. 4) Old world (v. 5) Sodom & Gomorrah (vv. 6-9a) These teachers will be destroyed (vv. 1, 3, 9, 12, 13, 17) Those that follow them (vv. 1-3)

If they were….so will these Reasons from “Greater to the Lesser” If God didn’t even spare angels – why would he spare false teachers & their followers? “Neither their former rank, their dignity, nor their holiness, saved them from being thrust down to hell; and if God punished them so severely, then false teachers could not hope to escape” (Barnes). Point About Angels

Warning About False Teachers 2 Peter 2 Warning About False Teachers False Teachers Will Be Destroyed (vv. 4-9) God spared not: (vv. 4-6, 9a) Angels that sinned (v. 4) Old world (v. 5) Sodom & Gomorrah (vv. 6-9a) These teachers will be destroyed (vv. 1, 3, 9, 12, 13, 17) Those that follow them (vv. 1-3)

Point About Ancient World If they were….so will these Reasons from “Greater to the Lesser” If God didn’t even spare whole world – why would he spare false teachers & their followers? The fact that they were in the majority – didn’t keep them out of the flood! Point About Ancient World

Warning About False Teachers 2 Peter 2 Warning About False Teachers False Teachers Will Be Destroyed (vv. 4-9) God spared not: (vv. 4-6, 9a) Angels that sinned (v. 4) Old world (v. 5) Sodom & Gomorrah (vv. 6-9a) These teachers will be destroyed (vv. 1, 3, 9, 12, 13, 17) Those that follow them (vv. 1-3)

If they were….so will these Reasons from “Greater to the Lesser” If God didn’t even spare entire cities – why would he spare false teachers & their followers? The fact that they had some righteous people in their midst did not spare them from the fire! Point About Cities

Warning About False Teachers 2 Peter 2 Warning About False Teachers False Teachers Will Be Destroyed (vv. 4-9) God spared not: (vv. 4-6, 9a) Angels that sinned (v. 4) Old world (v. 5) Sodom & Gomorrah (vv. 6-9a) These teachers will be destroyed (vv. 1, 3, 9, 12, 13, 17) Those that follow them (vv. 1-3)

Warning About False Teachers 2 Peter 2 Warning About False Teachers Characteristics Of These False Teachers (vv. 10-19) The Character of their heart (vv. 10-16) Revile against authority (vv. 10-12) “Despise authority” (v. 10) “Presumptuous” (v. 10) “Self-willed” (v. 10) “Not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries” (vv. 10-11) “Speak evil of things don’t understand” (v. 12) “Self-gratification is their standard whatever God or anyone says.” (Hamilton)

Warning About False Teachers 2 Peter 2 Warning About False Teachers Characteristics Of These False Teachers (vv. 10-19) The Character of their heart (vv. 10-16) Revile against authority (vv. 10-12) Revel in pleasure (vv. 13-14) “Carouse in the daytime” (v. 13) “Eyes full of adultery” (v. 14) “Heart trained in covetous practices” (v. 14)

Warning About False Teachers 2 Peter 2 Warning About False Teachers Characteristics Of These False Teachers (vv. 10-19) The Character of their heart (vv. 10-16) Revile against authority (vv. 10-12) Revel in pleasure (vv. 13-14) Revolt against right way (vv. 15-16) “Forsaken right way and gone astray” (v. 15a) “Followed the way of Balaam” (vv. 15b-16)

Warning About False Teachers 2 Peter 2 Warning About False Teachers Characteristics Of These False Teachers (vv. 10-19) The Character of their heart (vv. 10-16) The Content of their message (vv. 17-19) Wells without water (v. 17) Clouds carried by tempest (v. 17) Great swelling words of emptiness (v. 18) Promise liberty – are selves in bondage (v. 19)

Warning About False Teachers 2 Peter 2 Warning About False Teachers There Will Be False Teachers (vv. 1-3) False Teachers Will Be Destroyed (vv. 4-9) Characteristics Of These False Teachers (vv. 10-19) Latter End Is Worse (vv. 20-22 Had escaped (v. 20) Overcame - entangled (vv. 20, 22) Later end worse (vv. 20b-21)

Warning About False Teachers 2 Peter 2 Warning About False Teachers There Will Be False Teachers (vv. 1-3) False Teachers Will Be Destroyed (vv. 4-9) Characteristics Of These False Teachers (vv. 10-19) Latter End Is Worse (vv. 20-22)