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2 PeterHow are grace and peace multiplied in 2 Peter?2 Peter links multiplied “grace and peace” to “the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” The blessing is not described as random or automatic, but connected to knowing God and Christ. See 2 Peter 1:2. Passage context In the opening greeting 2 Peter 1:1–2, the writer identifies himself as Simon Peter, describing his role in relation to Jesus Christ. Th...2 PeterHow does 2 Peter use angels, the flood, and Sodom to warn about judgment?Peter lists past examples: God did not spare angels when they sinned, did not spare the ancient world but preserved Noah, and condemned Sodom and Gomorrah while rescuing righteous Lot. He uses these cases to show a pattern of judgment on the ungodly and rescue of the righteous. See 2 Peter 2:4–9. Passage context In 2 Peter 2:4–9 the writer argues from th...2 PeterWhat are the “new heavens and a new earth” in 2 Peter?Peter says believers are “waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.” He frames this as something promised by God, following the description of the present order being dissolved. The phrase points to a future renewed creation marked by righteousness. See 2 Peter 3:13. Passage context Because the “heavens” and “earth” as presen...2 PeterWhat are the “precious and very great promises” in 2 Peter for?Peter says God’s promises are given so believers may “become partakers of the divine nature.” He also says this involves “escaping from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.” The purpose is moral and spiritual transformation tied to God’s promises. See 2 Peter 1:4. Passage context In 2 Peter 1:3–4, the writer says God has already...2 PeterWhat does “with the Lord one day is as a thousand years” mean in 2 Peter?Peter says time is not measured the same way with the Lord: “one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.” He uses this to address why the promise may seem slow. The statement supports his point that God’s timing is not like human timing. See 2 Peter 3:8. Passage context In 2 Peter 3:8–10 the writer answers the complaint that the prom...2 PeterWhat does 2 Peter mean by “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord”?Peter ends by calling for growth “in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” The closing line ties the letter’s concerns about stability, teaching, and living rightly to continued growth in knowing Christ. The verse concludes with a doxology giving Christ glory. See 2 Peter 3:18. Passage context In 2 Peter 3:17–18 the writer ends wi...2 PeterWhat does 2 Peter mean by “like precious faith”?Peter addresses people who have “obtained” a faith of the same value as the apostles’ faith. He ties this shared faith to “the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.” The phrase highlights the common standing of believers before God. See 2 Peter 1:1. Passage context In the opening greeting 2 Peter 1:1–2, the writer identifies himself as Simon...2 PeterWhat does 2 Peter mean by “waterless springs” and “mists driven by a storm”?Peter describes false teachers as “waterless springs and mists driven by a storm,” images of emptiness and instability. He adds that “the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved” for them. The metaphors emphasize their lack of real help and their coming judgment. See 2 Peter 2:17. Passage context In 2 Peter 2:17–19, the writer portrays certain teachers...2 PeterWhat does 2 Peter mean by being “blind” and forgetting cleansing from sins?Peter says the person who lacks these qualities is “so nearsighted that he is blind.” He adds that such a person has “forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins.” The language describes spiritual dullness and memory loss about past cleansing. See 2 Peter 1:9. Passage context In 2 Peter 1:8–11 the writer explains what happens when the earlier-lis...2 PeterWhat does 2 Peter mean: “They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption”?Peter says false teachers lure others by appealing to sensual passions and promise “freedom.” He counters that they are actually “slaves of corruption,” because a person is “overcome” by what masters him. The point is that their message of freedom hides their own bondage. See 2 Peter 2:18–19. Passage context In 2 Peter 2:17–19, the writer portrays certai...2 PeterWhat does 2 Peter say about false teachers introducing heresies?Peter warns that false teachers will “secretly bring in destructive heresies.” He says they may even deny “the Master who bought them,” bringing swift destruction on themselves. The passage also notes that “many” will follow their sensuality and that they will exploit people. See 2 Peter 2:1–3. Passage context In 2 Peter 2:1–3, the writer warns that just...2 PeterWhat does 2 Peter say about Paul’s letters being hard to understand?Peter says Paul wrote according to the wisdom given to him, and that in his letters some things are “hard to understand.” He adds that the ignorant and unstable “twist” these things, “as they do the other Scriptures,” to their own destruction. The warning is about distortion of apostolic teaching. See 2 Peter 3:15–16. Passage context Because the readers...2 PeterWhat does 2 Peter say about people who return after escaping the world?Peter describes people who escaped the world’s defilements through knowing Jesus Christ but become entangled again and overcome. He says “the last state has become worse for them than the first.” He concludes with proverbs about a dog returning to its vomit and a washed sow returning to the mire. See 2 Peter 2:20–22. Passage context In 2 Peter 2:20–22, t...2 PeterWhat does 2 Peter say happens if these qualities are increasing?Peter says if these qualities “are yours and are increasing,” they keep a person from being “ineffective or unfruitful” in knowing Jesus Christ. The result is fruitfulness tied to true knowledge of Christ. See 2 Peter 1:8. Passage context In 2 Peter 1:8–11 the writer explains what happens when the earlier-listed qualities are present and growing versus m...2 PeterWhat does 2 Peter say will happen on the day of the Lord?Peter says the day of the Lord will come “like a thief.” He describes the heavens passing away with a roar and the heavenly bodies being burned up and dissolved, and the earth and its works being exposed. The emphasis is on sudden arrival and cosmic upheaval. See 2 Peter 3:10. Passage context In 2 Peter 3:8–10 the writer answers the complaint that the pr...2 PeterWhat does it mean that God has given everything for life and godliness in 2 Peter?Peter says God’s “divine power” has granted “all things that pertain to life and godliness.” He connects this gift to knowing the one who called believers “to his own glory and excellence.” The statement emphasizes God’s provision as the basis for living faithfully. See 2 Peter 1:3. Passage context In 2 Peter 1:3–4, the writer says God has already suppli...2 PeterWhat is the “prophetic word” in 2 Peter and why is it reliable?Peter says believers have “the prophetic word more fully confirmed,” described as a lamp shining in a dark place. He emphasizes that prophecy did not come by “the will of man,” but people spoke from God “as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” This grounds reliability in God’s initiative, not human invention. See 2 Peter 1:19–21. Passage context...2 PeterWhat is the virtue list in 2 Peter 1:5–7?Peter tells believers to supplement faith with a sequence of qualities: virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. The list is presented as a deliberate progression “for this very reason.” See 2 Peter 1:5–7. Passage context This unit follows the opening claim that divine power has provided what is needed for...2 PeterWho are the scoffers in 2 Peter 3 and what are they saying?Peter says “scoffers” will come in the last days, following their own sinful desires. They question the promise of Christ’s coming by saying everything continues as it has “from the beginning of creation.” Peter responds by pointing to creation, the flood, and future judgment. See 2 Peter 3:3–7. Passage context In 2 Peter 3:3–7, the writer warns that in...2 PeterWho is Balaam in 2 Peter and why is he mentioned?Peter says the false teachers have followed “the way of Balaam” who “loved gain from wrongdoing.” He notes that Balaam was rebuked for his transgression, with a donkey speaking to restrain him. Balaam serves as an example of greed-driven wrongdoing and divine rebuke. See 2 Peter 2:15–16. Passage context In 2 Peter 2:15–16 the writer says the targeted tea...2 PeterWhy does 2 Peter say the Lord is patient about the promise?Peter says the Lord is not slow as some count slowness, but is “patient.” He explains that this patience relates to not wanting any to perish but for repentance to occur. The point is that the delay is connected to God’s patience, not failure to act. See 2 Peter 3:9. Passage context In 2 Peter 3:8–10 the writer answers the complaint that the promised “da...

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