1. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter …

3. Lesson 1 – General Introduction Outline Of 2nd Peter  True Knowledge In Which To Grow 1:1-21  False Teachers Who Were To Come 2:1-22  Sure Promise In Which To Hope 3:1-18

4. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Knowledge In Which To Grow 1:1-21  Peter’s resolve vv. 12-15  “Always ready to remind…” vv. 12-13  Reminding is good even when saints know  Good teaching always utilizes review  His own “diligence” vv. 14-15  He recognized his limited time to do this cp. Jn 21:18-19 1 Pet 1:21-25

5. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Knowledge In Which To Grow 1:1-21  Peter’s resolve vv. 12-15  “Always ready to remind…” vv. 12-13  Reminding is good even when saints know  Good teaching always utilizes review  His own “diligence” vv. 14-15  His writings would continue to “remind” even after his death cp. 2 Tim 3:16-17

6. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Knowledge In Which To Grow 1:1-21  The “assurance” of this knowledge vv. 16-21  Peter cites 2 credible sources – Ê Eyewitness testimony vv. 16-18  Occurrence = Transfiguration Mt 17:1-8  Peter had to learn (be reminded) of Jesus’ superiority over the Law & prophets…the knowledge all men were now to have

7. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Knowledge In Which To Grow 1:1-21  The “assurance” of this knowledge vv. 16-21  Peter cites 2 credible sources – Ê Eyewitness testimony vv. 16-18  What Peter could testify about was greater than “cleverly devised tales”  Such uninspired information is not knowledge cp. 2 Tim 4:2-4 Col 2:6-8

8. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Knowledge In Which To Grow 1:1-21  The “assurance” of this knowledge vv. 16-21  Peter cites 2 credible sources – Ë Prophetic utterances vv. 19-21  They have been “…made more sure”  Peter seems to be saying the testimony of eyewitnesses makes Messianic prophecies written long ago “more sure”

9. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Knowledge In Which To Grow 1:1-21  The “assurance” of this knowledge vv. 16-21  Peter cites 2 credible sources – Ë Prophetic utterances vv. 19-21  The O.T. has value Rom 15:4 2 Tim 3:15  We need to “pay attention” to it since it is “truth” (light shining in darkness)  O.T. prophecy & eyewitnesses will agree!!

10. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Knowledge In Which To Grow 1:1-21  The “assurance” of this knowledge vv. 16-21  Peter cites 2 credible sources – Ë Prophetic utterances vv. 19-21  Peter argues origin, not opinion vv. 20-21  He is not forbidding “interpreting” the Scripture (how else would a student understand Divine truth?)

11. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Knowledge In Which To Grow 1:1-21  The “assurance” of this knowledge vv. 16-21  Peter cites 2 credible sources – Ë Prophetic utterances vv. 19-21  Peter states that Scripture does not come from man  Men involved in writing were “moved by the Holy Spirit” (inspiration) 1 Cor 2:6-13

12. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Knowledge In Which To Grow 1:1-21  The “assurance” of this knowledge vv. 16-21  Peter cites 2 credible sources – Ë Prophetic utterances vv. 19-21  Peter has already taught that prophecy couldn’t have originated with the prophets 1 Pet 1:10-12  The Source or Origin = the Holy Spirit

13. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Knowledge In Which To Grow 1:1-21  The “assurance” of this knowledge vv. 16-21  Peter cites 2 credible sources – Ë Prophetic utterances vv. 19-21  God has always utilized faithful human servants to communicate His will Ex 4:10-12 2 Sam 23:2 Jer 1:9

14. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter Lesson 1 – General Introduction Outline Of 2nd Peter  True Knowledge In Which To Grow 1:1-21  False Teachers Who Were To Come 2:1-22  Sure Promise In Which To Hope 3:1-18

15. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter False Prophets Who Would Come 2:1-22  Peter just detailed “true” prophecy 1:19-21  He now details “false” prophecy  Specifically, Peter discusses false teachers Ê Their dangerous methods vv. 1-3a Ë Their certain punishment vv. 3b-9 Ì Their failed promises vv. 10-19 Í Their own lost condition vv. 20-22

16. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter False Prophets Who Would Come 2:1-22  False teachers have always been a concern for God’s people Deut 18:18-22 Isa 9:15-16 Mt 7:15-20 24:5, 24 Acts 20:29-30 1 Tim 4:1-3 1 Jn 4:1  Knowledge of the will of God (1st chapter) prepares saints in dealing with such error

17. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter False Prophets Who Would Come 2:1-22  Some brethren teach one cannot correctly be labeled a “false teacher” unless he meets the “criteria” found in this chapter  This chapter cannot be viewed as the “exclusive test” of who may correctly be labeled a “false teacher”

18. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter False Prophets Who Would Come 2:1-22  Is it possible for one to teach falsely (i.e., be guilty of leading others away from the Lord through his doctrine) and not possess the character traits mentioned by Peter?  Homer Hailey  Billy Graham (other denominational teachers)

19. Biblical Studies In 1st & 2nd Peter False Prophets Who Would Come 2:1-22 Ê Their dangerous methods vv. 1-3a  Secretly introduce destructive heresies  What if something must be taught “secretly?”  Even denying the Master who bought them  Peter knew this danger personally Lk 22  Sensual…greedy…exploit with false words

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