2 Peter Images and
NotesThe Book of 2 Peter
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Peter 1:4 - Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and
precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the
divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the
world through lust.
2 Peter 1:20-21 - Knowing this first, that no prophecy of
the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy
came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God
spake [as they were] moved by the Holy Ghost.
2 Peter 3:9-10 - The Lord is not slack concerning his
promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to
us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should
come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come as a thief
in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a
great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the
earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
2 Peter in The New Testament - A Brief Overview
Statue of Peter by Michelangelo
Introduction to
The Book of 2 Peter
Brief Summary. Peter wrote to warn Christians aware of
the false teachers who were spreading destructive doctrines
among the churches. He also encourages his Christian readers to
grow in Christian character (1 Peter 1:5-15; 3:18). He also
encourages his readers to be patient as they wait for the Lord's
return (1 Peter 3:1-14).
Summary of The Book of 2 Peter
Author. The writer of this epistle identifies himself in
2 Peter 1:1 as Simon Peter. He indicates that he was present at
the transfiguration (2 Peter 1:16-18). He further suggests an
awareness of the prediction which Christ made to him (2 Peter
1:12-14 compare with John 21:13, 19). Although the authorship of
this book has been questioned, most scholars believe it is from
Peter himself. The writer is a devoted believer who appears to
be sincere, and not the sort of person who would blatantly
deceive his readers.
Date. Peter wrote this epistle sometime before his
death under the persecution of the Emperor Nero which happened
in 64 AD. Peter may have written this epistle in 67 AD.
Outline of the Book of 2 Peter
Developing Faith - Chapter 1
Denouncing False Teachers - Chapter 2
Key to Future Grace - Chapter 3
The Name Jesus In Ancient Hebrew Text
"Yeshua" in First Century Hebrew Text. This is how the name "Jesus"
would have been written in ancient Hebrew documents. The four letters or
consonants from right to left are Yod, Shin, Vav, Ayin (Y, SH, OO, A).
Jesus is the Greek name for the Hebrew name Joshua or Y'shua which means
"The LORD or Yahweh is Salvation".
2 Peter Maps and Resources
Map of the Roman Empire (14 A.D.) - This map reveals the
Roman Empire during the time shortly after the birth of Jesus,
in 14 AD at the time of the death of Augustus. The order which
prevailed in this extensive empire, the good military roads, and
the use of Koine Greek as the general language of culture
throughout the area were among the factors which multiplied the
rapid spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (Color Map)
Map of Paul's First Missionary Journey (48 A.D.) - This map
reveals the areas in Asia Minor where Paul visited in his first
missionary journey. Around 48 AD, in the springtime, Paul and
his companions Barnabas and Mark were sent on a mission from the
church in Antioch. This would be the first of Paul's Missionary
Journey's. (Color Map)
Map of Paul's Second Missionary Journey (51 A.D.) - This map
reveals the areas in Asia and Greece where Paul visited in his
second missionary journey. Paul re-visits a couple cities in
Asia, one of which was Lystra where he was stoned and left for
dead a few years earlier. He later has a vision that leads him
over to Greece and Paul and his companions travel and minister
in various cities in Greece (Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea,
Athens and Corinth. Later Paul returns to Ephesus and finally to
Caesarea and Antioch. (Color Map)
Map of Paul's Third Missionary Journey (54 A.D.) - This map
reveals the areas in Asia and Greece where Paul visited in his
third missionary journey. On Paul's third missionary journey he
returned to the cities he had first visited on his first
missionary journey. During this time he decided to remain in
Ephesus for about 3 years, and this city was the main focus of
his activities and an important Christian community (Acts 19).
(Color Map)
Map of the New Testament World - This map reveals the
"Nations" within the ancient world during the first century
A.D., the time of the New Testament. The map includes the areas
of Israel, Asia, Greece, and Italy. (Color Map)
Map of New Testament Greece This map reveals the cities
within Greece in the ancient world during the first century
A.D.,The map includes the principal cities of Greece like:
Athens, Corinth, and Thessalonica, and provinces like Macedonia
and Achaia. (Color Map)
Map of New Testament Asia - This map shows the cities within
Asia Minor during the first century A.D., the time of the New
Testament. The map includes the principal cities of Asia
including Tarsus, Ephesus, and Colossae, and provinces like
Galatia and Pamphilia. (Color Map)
