The Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter Chapter Three

Chapter Three A. Christ’s Delay (3:1-9). “Stir up … pure minds” (1; cf. 1:13). Scoffers – “own lusts” (3; cf. 1:4). Water (6) – Fire (7). Not willing -- “any should perish” (9).

Chapter Three B. Judgment Day (3:10-13). Thief in the night (10; cf. Matthew 24:42-44). “Burned up” (NKJV) - “Exposed” (ESV) textual variant lit. “be found.”

Chapter Three B. Judgment Day (3:10-13). Holy conduct & godliness (11). “Hastening” judgment day (12). New Heaven & Earth (13; cf. Rev 21:1). “Righteousness dwells” (13b).

Chapter Three C. Be Prepared! (3:14-18). “Found by Him” (14). - In peace – without spot - blameless Paul’s epistles (15-16). “Rest of the Scriptures” (16b). Grow in grace & knowledge (18).