The Book of 2 Peter

Introduction and Overview of 2 Peter

I. Authorship and Dating of the Book

II. Similarities to other New Testament Books

III. Outline of the Book
We quickly summarize and go through all 59 verses. We will then go verse by verse in the weeks to come.

1. Exhortations Concerning the Christian Life
   a. The Work of God for Us 1:1-4
   b. Our Christian Responsibility 1:5-11
   c. The Word of God from Apostles and Prophets 1:12-21

2. Warnings Against False Teachers
   a. They have existed and will continue to exist 2:1-3
   b. They will certainly be judged 2:4-9
   c. They are described in detail 2:10-22

3. The Second Coming of Christ
   a. Scoffers have always been among us 3:1-7
   b. The Lord will come at His appointed time 3:8-10
   c. How we should live in the light of these truths 3:11-18