Continual growth and progress in the Christian life is the sure way to keep from stumbling. And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, : Peter’s experience at the transfiguration was amazing. i. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. Click to enable/disable _gat_* - Google Analytics Cookie. The Old Testament from heaven was a rebuke to Peter (Mark 9:7). We will try knowing ourselves instead of the knowledge of Him. Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Historical Books It is the knowledge that comes by experience – the experience God’s people have of God Himself. “Taken according to the common translation, it seems to say that prophecy is a surer evidence of Divine revelation than miracles; and so it has been understood.” (Clarke). Yet the purpose of the two letters is quite different. 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. But Peter says they should, He who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, : If we lack these things, it shows we have “eye trouble.” We are, , unable to see God, only ourselves. “It was of considerable consequence to the comfort of the Gentiles that these promises were made to them, and that salvation was not exclusively of the Jews.” (Clarke). He desired that an entrance abundant should be ministered unto them.” (Meyer). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, The Whole Bible Because coming to that kingdom is so important, it is helpful and necessary for Peter to remind you always of the basics of the Christian life. The first letter is probably 1 Peter. The New Testament Help us continue to create Bible study resources by supporting Study and Obey for as little as $1. The Old Testament “Taken according to the common translation, it seems to say that prophecy is a surer evidence of Divine revelation than miracles; and so it has been understood.” (Clarke). His disciples needed this word of assurance to keep their confidence in Jesus and needed to hear that Jesus was still well pleasing to the Father, even though He said He would be crucified. . a. But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. But here we have promises which are so great, that they are not less than infinite, and so precious, that they are not less than divine.” (Spurgeon), iii. Major Prophets The idea was of a Roman conqueror coming into his city, welcomed by singers and musicians who would join him in a glorious, happy procession into the city. The apostles and writers of the New Testament have been checked for centuries and have been found truthful. Several events and references cited in 2 Peter point to it being Home >> Bible Studies >> 1 Peter >> 1 Peter 1:1-9 These small group studies of 1 Peter contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. And we heard this voice which came from heaven, : It was awesome for Peter and the disciples to see the transfigured, glorified Jesus. iv. Peter knows that believers around the world will … d. Who called us: This knowledge of God comes to those who are called. I reply, because calling is first to us. i. And so we have the prophetic word confirmed: Peter’s experience at the transfiguration was amazing. ii. They examine the concept of grace and peace, which come through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our lord. a. Tents should be taken care of, but you wouldn’t invest large resources into fixing up a tent. Though Peter here spoke of prophecy of Scripture, the same principle is true for the gift of prophecy today. iii. Perhaps it was because Peter was simply getting old. -------------------- A bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ: The order of these titles is important. They represented the Law (Moses) and the Prophets (Elijah). Some have said that Peter didn’t write this letter because the subject and style is somewhat different than 1 Peter. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. b. After my decease: Peter seemed aware of the significance of the passing of the apostles and the need to preserve the authoritative teaching of the apostles and prophets. i. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. Johannine Writings It is the knowledge that comes by experience – the experience God’s people have of God Himself. (2Pe 1:12) Peter explains why he writes about things they have heard before – the basics of Christian living. Instead we should, ii. The scope of the list demonstrates that God wants us to have a well-rounded Christian life, complete in every fashion. We did not follow cunningly devised fables, : Peter solemnly declared that the testimony of the apostles –, ii. He desired that an entrance abundant should be ministered unto them.” (Meyer). The Old Testament The fulfillment of the prophetic word confirmed is a certain, reliable testimony of the truth of the Scriptures. i. It shows how deeply God loves us and wants to share His life – indeed, even, Having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust, of this world. a. I think it is right: Because of what is at stake, Peter knew it was right to remind people constantly, especially because he knew that the days of his earthly life were soon coming to an end. ii. b. Pauline Epistles : Peter put this reminder in a letter, so the people of God would have a constant reminder even after his departure. We should rejoice every time Jesus Christ and His gospel and plan for our lives is preached. a. 2 Peter 2 - NIV: But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. Click on the different category headings to find out more. “God having given to you – believing Gentiles, the same faith and salvation which he had give to us – believing Jews.” (Clarke). i. Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. Check to enable permanent hiding of message bar and refuse all cookies if you do not opt in. But Peter says that prophecy is not. Divine power, it is this which guides the marches of the stars of heaven! He would establish and strengthen us by reminding us of the basics of the Christian life. (2Pe 1:10-11) Making our call and election sure. This shows that Peter believed that the prophetic words of Jesus were to be fulfilled literally. b. Since these providers may collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here. Knowing God is the key to all things that pertain to life and godliness. This, the written teaching of the apostles and their associates, is the foundation of the church (Ephesians 2:20) preserved by God for all generations. The Christian’s Call and Election We know this because Peter quoted here what God the Father said to Jesus at the Transfiguration: “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”. We need to come to the same place the Apostle Paul did, when he said, iii. -------------------- It shows how deeply God loves us and wants to share His life – indeed, even the divine nature – with His people. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1:8). Jesus showed Peter that he would die a martyr, and he believed it – even if he might have wished it were only symbolic. i. (5-7) How to live as a partaker of the nature. A bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith, in the knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord, His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, all things that pertain to life and godliness, By which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, That through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, Having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust, He who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins, Be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, For if you do these things you will never stumble, Entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know, I will be careful to ensure that you always have a reminder, We did not follow cunningly devised fables, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”, This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, And we heard this voice which came from heaven, And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, No prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, David Guzik :: Génesis 14 – Abram Rescata a Lot y Conoce a Melquisedec, G1 - alpha - Strong's Greek Lexicon (KJV), David Guzik :: Hechos 9 – La Conversión de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: 1 Corintios 7 – Principios Sobre el Matrimonio y la Soltería, A Summary of Each Bible Book - Study Resources, Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Matthew 7:6, David Guzik :: Génesis 3 – La tentación y caída del hombre, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Genesis 6-7 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), A Quiet Heart Means Confidence in God (Elisabeth Elliot), Genesis 1:1-8 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), Genesis 4-5 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith). : Because of what is at stake, Peter knew it was. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of His majesty. His standing as a bondservant was more important to him than his status as an apostle. False Teachers (2 Peter 2:1-3) 7. 1 Peter was written to encourage Christians under the threat of violent persecution; 2 Peter was written to warn those same believers of the danger of false teachers and harmful influences. Jesus was not merely another or even a better lawgiver or prophet. ; its meaning is evident and can be confirmed by others. Simply said, if we are called, if we are elect, then we are born again – and if we are born again, it shows in the way that we live. “Divine power! By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. They do this, even though they know the techniques, because they want the victory. For if you do these things you will never stumble: In pursuing these things we keep from stumbling. 1 This letter is from Simon [] Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. ii. Be even more diligent to make your call and election sure: This shows how we can be sure that God called us, and that we are His elect. ii. iv. Yet the experience itself did not transform their lives. In the gift of prophecy, God never speaks to only one person, and always provides confirmation. But the testimony of God’s word about Jesus was even more sure than Peter’s personal experience. We need to come to the same place the Apostle Paul did, when he said that I may know Him (Philippians 3:10). The latter is what the apostle desires for himself and those who addresses. The New Testament The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, The Gospel According to Peter (2 Peter 1:1-4) 3. For this reason, Christians should never get tired hearing the basics of the Christian life. A bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ: The order of these titles is important. There are at least 332 distinct Old Testament predictions regarding the Messiah that Jesus fulfilled perfectly. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Historical Books Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. to remind people constantly, especially because he knew that the days of his earthly life were soon coming to an end. Continual growth and progress in the Christian life is the sure way to keep from stumbling. iii. At the transfiguration, Jesus was transformed in glory before the apostles, not merely changed in outward appearance. Meyer also wrote that the idea of an “abundant entrance” was really a choral entrance. “There are two ways of entering a port. It was awesome for them to hear this voice … from heaven. Luke-Acts Jesus showed Peter that he would die a martyr, and he believed it – even if he might have wished it were only symbolic. ©2013 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission Minor Prophets 1 and 2 Peter Bible Study Courses. The idea was of a Roman conqueror coming into his city, welcomed by singers and musicians who would join him in a glorious, happy procession into the city. But the testimony of God’s word about Jesus was even more sure than Peter’s personal experience. . Peter clearly thought that Jesus was and is our God and Savior. 3. . (19) The evidence of fulfilled prophecy. Though Peter here spoke of prophecy of Scripture, the same principle is true for the gift of prophecy today. The words from heaven also clearly put Jesus above the Law and the Prophets. i. 1. It was awesome for them to hear. We need to come to the same place the Apostle Paul did, when he said that I may know Him (Philippians 3:10). A sports team going for the championship will practice the same fundamentals over and over again. The differences in vocabulary between the two letters can be explained by the differences in theme. (16-18) The evidence of the transfiguration. Moses and Elijah also are connected with prophecy, having a strong connection to the witnesses of Revelation 11:3-13. d. And we heard this voice which came from heaven: It was awesome for Peter and the disciples to see the transfigured, glorified Jesus. The apostles and writers of the New Testament have been checked for centuries and have been found truthful. 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You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. Abound: Some may feel good that these qualities are seen in us from time to time. a. I think it is right: Because of what is at stake, Peter knew it was right to remind people constantly, especially because he knew that the days of his earthly life were soon coming to an end. it is this which holds up the pillars of the universe, and which one day shall shake them, and hurry all things back to their native nothingness.” (Spurgeon), ii. Perhaps this one has forgotten how bad he was, and how much he needed this cleansing. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. We did not follow cunningly devised fables: Peter solemnly declared that the testimony of the apostles – testimony they endured torture and gave their lives for – was not based on clever fables or even half truths, but on eyewitness testimony; that they were eyewitnesses of His majesty. You can also change some of your preferences. Giving all diligence: We are partakers of the divine nature, but once we are made spiritual sons and daughters, growth in the Christian life doesn’t just happen to us. characterize the lives of many Christians, who lack these qualities because they lack in their knowledge of God, that is, knowing Him relationally in an increasingly fuller and deeper sense. (2Pe 1:8-9) How to use these qualities to measure our Christian walk. “The expression God and our Saviour is in a construction in the Greek text which demands that we translate, our God and Saviour, Jesus Christ, the expression thus showing that Jesus Christ is the Christian’s God.” (Wuest), ii. “Many things are great which are not precious, such as great rocks, which are of little value; on the other hand, many things are precious which are not great-such as diamonds and other jewels, which cannot be very great if they be very precious. Wisdom Literature Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. iii. If you do not want that we track your visit to our site you can disable tracking in your browser here: We also use different external services like Google Webfonts, Google Maps, and external Video providers. -------------------- Our more permanent place to live is heaven, and we should invest more in heaven than in our tent – our physical body. Essentially, the voice from heaven was a rebuke to Peter (Mark 9:7). Since Peter was martyred during the reign of Nero, his death must have occurred prior to a.d. 68; so it is very likely that he wrote 2 Peter between 65 and 68. c. To those who have obtained like precious faith: Peter wrote to those who had the same salvation he had experienced, which he called “a like precious faith.” This faith was obtained, and not by the efforts of man but by the righteousness of our God. Jesus, Peter that he would die a martyr, and he believed it – even if he might have, I will be careful to ensure that you always have a reminder. There were many occasions, but one probably stuck out in his mind: the transfiguration of Jesus, recorded in Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:1-9, and Luke 9:28-36. This takes a lot of time and hard work. We can reliably reconstruct historical events from the testimony of eyewitnesses, who must be checked for truthfulness. Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. Peter considered himself firsta bondservant, and then an apostle. The real miracle was that Jesus, most of the time, could keep from displaying His glory. a. i. The false teachershad minds that were not morally pure. : These beautiful qualities are not things that the Lord simply pours into us as we passively receive. Through these promises, we are partakers of the divine nature. (2Pe 1:2-4) A greeting expanded into an understanding of the value of the knowledge of God. They would enter heaven gloriously, not as through fire (1 Corinthians 3:15). By these He gave us, . This is a remarkably generous and loving of God. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible Luke-Acts as we learn of Him through His Word, through prayer, and through the community of God’s people. What stupendous issues are grasped in that term, divine power! Peter’s idea is similar to Paul’s idea of our glorious status as adopted sons and daughters of God (Galatians 4:5-7). i. 1. But Peter says they should abound in us. b. I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know: Even though his readers did know the truth, in light of what was at stake – their eternal destiny – it was worth it to go over these ideas again and again. “There are two ways of entering a port. Grace and peace be multiplied to you: Peter indicated that grace and peace – those two most precious of gifts – are ours in the knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point (2Pe 1:16-18) The evidence of the transfiguration. Abound: Some may feel good that these qualities are seen in us from time to time. -------------------- Jesus was not merely another or even a better lawgiver or prophet. i. The New Testament ii. “God having given to, : The grammar of the ancient Greek demonstrates that Peter said that, . Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. c. This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased: At the transfiguration the Father spoke from heaven to declare His approval of and joy in God the Son. a. You save your real resources for a more permanent place to live. ii. The scope of the list demonstrates that God wants us to have a well-rounded Christian life, complete in every fashion. Divine power, it is this which guides the marches of the stars of heaven! Study the 1 Peter Outline (online or PDF). Minor Prophets Be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, : This shows how we can be sure that God called us, and that we are His elect. Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that, – those two most precious of gifts – are ours, in the knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. Yet the experience itself did not transform their lives. See 2 Peter 1:10b-11 (printed below) His divine power has given us everything pertaining to life and godliness by the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and virtue (2 Peter 1:3) Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to authenticate your calling and election; for by doing these things you will never be lost. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. g. That through these you may be partakers of the divine nature: This explains the value of these great and precious promises. c. Through the knowledge of Him: We come to knowledge of Him as we learn of Him through His Word, through prayer, and through the community of God’s people. a. You can check these in your browser security settings. Johannine Writings The Books of First and Second Peter. ii. Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. Some people think the Gospel and the Biblical record are just ancient myths. “Far from inventing the subject of their own predictions, the ancient prophets did not even know the meaning of what they themselves wrote. ii. b. I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know: Even though his readers did know the truth, in light of what was at stake – their eternal destiny – it was worth it to go over these ideas again and again. 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