II Peter 1:1-4
God Supplies The Power to Live For Christ
II Peter 1:5-9
Our Faith Must Become a Part of What We Do
II Peter 1:10-14
Needing to Know Basic Bible Doctrine
II Peter 1:15-21
A Light Shines Brighter in Darkness
II Peter 2:1-9
Judgment is Coming to False Teachers
II Peter 2:4-9
The Doom of False Teachers
II Peter 2:10-16
The Depravity of False Teachers
II Peter 2:17-22
You Are a Slave of What Controls You
II Peter 3:1-7
Warns The Believers of Scoffers
Needing to Know Basic Bible Doctrine
II Peter 1:10–14
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Peter states that his goal in life is to use every opportunity to instruct others in the faith. One important function of any Christian leader is to remind his followers of basic Bible doctrine. Sad to say, many Christians are ignorant of these things and therefore do not live by them. Sadder yet are believers who know the truth but still do not live by it. Peter’s intent was to stir up the brethren. Perhaps his exhortation and reason for urgency is because of his realization that death was near. It is thought that he was imprisoned in Rome at this time and knew his death was imminent.
Peter says, “My friends, you must do all you can to show that God has really chosen and selected you (v. 10). If you keep on doing this, you won’t stumble and fall. Then our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will give you a glorious welcome into his kingdom that will last forever (v. 11). You are holding firmly to the truth that you were given (v. 12). But I am still going to remind you of these things. In fact, I think I should keep on reminding you until I leave this body (v. 13). And our Lord Jesus Christ has already told me that I will soon leave it behind” (v. 14).Application
I need to know what I believe and why I believe it when it comes to basic bible doctrine II Tim. 3:16. I need to be “ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh” (I Peter 3:15).
II Peter 1:10-14 (English Standard Version)
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