Second Epistle of Peter

(1) Great Promises–Chapter 1

THESE THINGS …

v. 4. Partakers of the Divine nature

Preserved from, the corruption of the world

vv. 5-8. Progress in Christian virtues

"if these things be in you, and abound … .”

v. 9. Purged from old sins

"he that lacketh these things… .”

v. 10. Practical security

"if ye do these things, ye shall never fall… .

vv. 12, 13. Putting you in remembrance

"… of these things… .”

vv. 14, 15. Putting off my tabernacle

"after my decease have these things always in remembrance.”

v. 16. Power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ

v. 17, Proclaimed; v. 19, Predicted.

(2) Grave Perils–Chapter 2

FALSE TEACHERS …

Their Pernicious ways

v. 1, crafty; v. 3, covetous; v. 10, conceited; v. 12, corrupt in words, eyes, heart, feet; v. 17, clouds–carried with a tempest.

Their Punishment sure

v. 1, swift; v. 9, sure; v. 16, startling.

(3) Glorious Prospect–Chapter 3

BELOVED …

vv. 1, 2, Be mindful; v. 8, Be not ignorant; v. 14, Be diligent; v. 17, Beware.