2 Peter 1

Written on 05/10/2024

Verses 1-4

  • We have a precious faith, and this faith begins with knowledge of God's Word.

  • Everything that we need for life in Christ is found in knowledge of Christ.

    • The Word gives us God's grace and peace, teaches us to walk in God's nature, and delivers us from the corruption of the world through sin.

    • Without knowledge, we perish (Hosea 4:6).

  • Always increase in knowledge and understanding of the Word, and you will equip yourself for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

 

Verses 5-9

  • Seek to have all Christ-like qualities in your character, not just basic belief.

  • Also grow in good order. To begin, after coming to faith in Christ, focus on repenting from sin and growing your knowledge of the Word.

    • Add disciplines that build qualities like self-control and patience.

    • This will make you productive and effective!

  • Remember that you have been cleansed of your old sins already. You are free from sin. Believe this, and you will live like it (Romans 6:1-2).

    • If you do not believe that you are free from sin, you won't be. You will stay weak. Believe in the power of the gospel!

 

Verses 10-11

  • Work on making your faith strong and solid through the practices noted above, and this will empower you to stop sinning and be fully repentant. 

    • Be committed to growth, believe in the power of the Word, and you will be Christ-like in time!

  • It is possible to put an end to all sin in your life (Jude 1:24, 1 Thessalonians 3:13, 5:23, 1 Timothy 6:14).

    • With God and with faith, all things are possible!

 

Verses 12-15

  • To stay strong, be reminded of the Word always. You need to read your Bible every day. 

    • We easily forget even the most essential truths of the Word, so you must renew your mind daily in order to stay on top of things.

    • Daily reminders through reading will keep our faith active and growing.

 

*Overall, Peter teaches that diligence fuels growth in all areas. Be diligent to grow in knowledge and character, and then you will stop sin and secure your salvation.

 

Verses 16-21

  • We can trust both the Old and New Testaments. The Old Testament is evidently inspired by the Holy Spirit, shown in its prophecies, and the New Testament was written by the apostles who personally knew Jesus and saw Him in His power.

    • So we trust in a message that's directly from God and based on proof, not rumors or fantasies. Have confidence in the Word!