Before looking at the text of 2 Peter we will establish, as best we can, to whom the book was written and when the work was written. To Whom Peter provides a spiritual description of the people in 1:1.  He states they are people who have “obtained a faith of equal standing to ours.”  “Ours” [...]

If possible it is always important to know why a particular letter was written.  Having this information in mind as one interprets the various portions of the letter allows the student of God’s word to better see the overall purpose of the various sections that make up the correspondence.  The letter of 2 Peter, like [...]

There are few New Testament books more criticized than 2 Peter. Even in the Early Church there was discussion concerning the book.  The discussion concerns the author of 2 Peter.  Many scholars have argued that Peter could not have written Second Peter. Arguments against Peter There arguments are as followed: 1. The Greek of 2nd [...]

Peter has concluded the body of his letter.  He now brings his thoughts to conclusion.  He begins by providing a succinct statement as to why he is writing and then a statement of greeting. Peter’s Purpose I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm [...]

In 1 Peter 5:1-4 Peter addresses elders and exhorts them to shepherd well (read the article here).   Peter now addresses the whole church. Admonition to the Younger He begins with the younger.  Now younger here could refer to a group of people who are lesser in age, but also in context could refer to the [...]