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Introduction to 2 Peter
Outline of the Book of 2 Peter
- Introduction (1:1-2)
- Reminder to live good lives because God has enabled us to (1:3-21)
- Warning against false teachers (2:1-22)
- Encouragement to prepare for the second coming of Jesus (3:1-17)
Who wrote the Book of 2 Peter?
The author identified himself as Simon Peter, who was an apostle. He also wrote 1 Peter. Peter probably wrote this letter while in a prison in Rome just before he died. Peter called this letter his second letter, so we can date it after 1 Peter. He addressed the letter to the same audience as his first letter. The audience probably was Christians scattered throughout Asia Minor.
What is the Book of 2 Peter about?
Peter wrote this letter to encourage believers to live good lives and warned them about false teachers who were saying Jesus was taking too long to return. He told them that Jesus was not slow in returning. Instead, God was giving people time to repent so that they would be saved.
How should the title of this book be translated?
Translators may choose to call this book by its traditional title, "2 Peter" or "Second Peter." Or they may choose a clearer title, such as "The Second Letter from Peter" or "The Second Letter Peter Wrote."