1. The Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter Papyrus 72 - One of the oldest texts of II Peter dating to ca. 300 AD

2. The Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter This folio contains II Peter 1:16-2:22

3. The Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter Introduction & Chapter One

4. Introduction. Author: The Apostle Peter (1:1). Present at transfiguration (1:16-18). Warned of death by Jesus (1:14, cf. John 21:18,19). The Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter

5. Introduction. Date: ca. 66-67 AD during Nero’s persecution shortly before Peter’s death in Rome (cf. I Peter 5:13). Jude & II Peter bear a strong resemblance to each other.

6. The Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter Chapter One A. Opening Words (1:1-4). “All things” (3). “Precious promises” (4a). Escaped corruption (4b).

7. The Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter Chapter One B. Growth in Christ (1:5-11). Virtue Knowledge Self-control Perseverance Godliness Brotherly kindness Love

8. The Second Epistle of the Apostle Peter Chapter One C. Peter’s Death (1:12-15). “In this tent” (13). “Reminder of these things” (15). D. Truth of Scripture (1:16-21). “We heard” (18). “Moved by the Holy Spirit” (21).