Written by Peter in about AD 67-68 while he was in Rome.
Written to the same group of people in 1 Peter
Written to warn believers to be on guard against the false teachers by exposing both their lies and their character.
Key Verses: 1:12-15: to remind them of truth
“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:” – 2 Peter 1:1
“May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” – 2 Peter 1:2
7 Things Believers Have in Common
- As believers we all have a common past.
- As believers we all have a common posture.
- A servant…of Jesus Christ
- As believers we all have a common priority.
- and apostle of Jesus Christ
- As believers we all have a common possession.
- to those who have obtained a faith
- As believers we all have a common place.
- of equal standing with ours
- As believers we all have a common position.
- by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ
- As believers we all have a common perspective.
- “May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. ” – 2 Peter 1:2