2 Peter – Introduction

Book outline: 

Chapter-1:

Developing Christian faith

  • Righteousness and virtues of God:  (1:1-11):
  • Back to basics and transfiguration: (1:12-18):
  • The Inspiration of the Word of God (1:19-21):

Chapter-2:

  • The corruption and condemnation of false teachers:
  • The condition of the false prophets (2:1-3).
  • The consequences of the false teachers (2:4-6)
  • The righteous people spared and learning from Michael (2:7-11)
  • Some images of the false teachers (2:12-20)
  • Be diligent to the Word of God (2:21-22)

Chapter-3:

God’s plan for the World:

  • The Word of the Lord. (3:1-7)
  • The Day of the Lord: (3:8-10)
  • The Salvation of the Lord: (3:11-13)
  • The Holiness of the Lord: (3:14-18).

Timeline of Peter: 

S.No Life Events Year (AD)
1. Peter becomes disciple 28-30
2. Peter denies before crucifixion 30-33
3. Death and resurrection of Jesus 33
4. Witnessing the Lord and day of Pentecost 33
5. Peter becomes Church leader 33
6. Peter witnessed to Cornelius 38
7. Jailed by king Agrippa and rescued 41-44
8. Peter leaves Jerusalem 44
9. Peter goes to Rome 50-54
10. Emperor Nero’s reign 54-68
11. Peter writes 1st letter from Rome. 62-63
12. Fire in Rome (19/07/64), Nero kills many Christians 64
13. Peter writes 2nd letter, martyred in Rome. 64-67.