of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior. Looking for a fundamental understanding of the Bible? It discovers our disease, but does not make known the cure. When the light of the Scripture is darted into the blind mind and dark understanding, by the Holy Spirit of God, it is like the day-break that advances, and diffuses itself through the whole soul, till it makes perfect day. Those who are diligent in the work of religion, shall have a triumphant entrance into that everlasting kingdom where Christ reigns, and they shall reign with him for ever and ever; and it is in the practice of every good work that we are to expect entrance to heaven.12-15 We must be established in the belief of the truth, that we may not be shaken by every wind of doctrine; and especially in the truth necessary for us to know in our day, what belongs to our peace, and what is opposed in our time. God is well pleased with Christ, and with us in him. Amplified: SIMON PETER… The Power of God’s Promise. CHAPTER 1. Heavenly Father, thank You that in Christ I have all that I need for life and godliness. We are studying 2 Peter 1:1-15 for Sunday, November 24: the opening greeting and words from Peter (or, the Author) to the unspecified churches who would have received this “general” letter. 1 Peter 1:1).. Sign up here! (AJ), 19 We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable,(AK) and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light(AL) shining in a dark place, until the day dawns(AM) and the morning star(AN) rises in your hearts. 2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. It discovers our disease, but does not make known the cure. (AE) 15 And I will make every effort to see that after my departure(AF) you will always be able to remember these things. Christian Growth —2nd Peter 1:1-11. Wherefore let Christians labour to attain assurance of their calling, and of their election, by believing and well-doing; and thus carefully to endeavour, is a firm argument of the grace and mercy of God, upholding them so that they shall not utterly fall. The letters of 1 & 2 Peter were written in the first century to encourage believers in their faith. 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. 1 This letter is from Simon # 1:1a Greek Simeon. 2 Peter 2:11 Many manuscripts beings in the presence of; 2 Peter 2:13 Some manuscripts in their love feasts; 2 Peter 2:15 Greek Bosor; 2 Peter 2:22 Prov. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises,(J) so that through them you may participate in the divine nature,(K) having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. It is the sight of Jesus crucified, in the gospel, that heals the soul. He so assisted and directed them in delivering what they had received from him, that they clearly expressed what they made known. Peter reminds us that, as the people of God, we are called to a life of holiness and hope. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. 2 Peter 1:2, ESV: "May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord." Yet the purpose of the two letters is quite different. Those who fear the Lord, talk of his loving-kindness. There was a time when he had thrice denied his Master, but now he is glad to call himself “a servant of Jesus Christ.” The apostle having stated the blessings to which God has called Christians, exhorts those who had received these precious gifts, to endeavour to improve in graces and virtues. So that the Scriptures are to be accounted the words of the Holy Ghost, and all the plainness and simplicity, all the power and all the propriety of the words and expressions, come from God. Nothing can so give composure in the prospect, or in the hour, of death, as to know that we have faithfully and simply followed the Lord Jesus, and sought his glory. Peter had said in a previous letter that “the word of the Lord endures forever” (1 Pe 1:25). Tribulation worketh patience, whereby we bear all calamities and crosses with silence and submission. 1 Simeon [] Peter, a servant [] and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:. This is the way to spread the knowledge of the Lord; and by the written word, they are enabled to do this.16-21 The gospel is no weak thing, but comes in power, #Ro 1:16|. (AO) 20 Above all, you must understand(AP) that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. The law sets before us our wretched state by sin, but there it leaves us. This passage is structured like a sandwich, two pieces of bread with meat in between. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. 2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. The believer must add knowledge to his virtue, increasing acquaintance with the whole truth and will of God. 17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. 2 Peter Images and Notes. 1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:. They are urged to this from the wickedness of false teachers. "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;" Because of … Offer to stay a furious man from anger by arguments, he has not patience to hear them. The same form of the name is found in Luke 2:25 and Acts 13:1; it also occurs in Acts 15:14, where St. James refers to St. Peter's speech on the great question of the circumcision of Gentile Christians.It is the form always used in the Septuagint Version of the Old Testament. Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. How firm and sure should our faith be, who have such a firm and sure word to rest upon! 2 Peter 1 1-2 I, Simon Peter, am a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ. If 2 Peter 3:1 alludes to 1 Peter, the audience of the epistle is the various Churches in Asia Minor in general (cf. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Greeting. According to the Epistle itself, it was composed by the Apostle Peter, an eyewitness to Jesus' ministry. 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. PETER'S SECOND LETTER. #3:1-7|, and by showing why the great day of Christ's coming was delayed, with a description of its awful circumstances and consequences; and suitable exhortations to diligence and holiness are given.Exhortations to add the exercise of various other graces to faith (1-11) The apostle looks forward to his approaching decease. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. Faith worketh godliness, and produces effects which no other grace in the soul can do. Commentary on 2 Peter 1:16-21 (Read 2 Peter 1:16-21) The gospel is no weak thing, but comes in power, Romans 1:16. Watch our overview video on 2 Peter, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. (Confirming One’s Calling and Election. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective … Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge," ]Here are my notes on this text: BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT: The book is titled 2 Peter, so we might think the text is written by the same Peter who wrote 1 Peter…