Outline of 2 Peter: Grow while awaiting His day
God gives His people all they need for godliness; remember the true witnesses, resist corrupt teachers and grow in Christ until His return.
Part 1 · Grow in the truth received 1
God's gifts call for fruitful faith; Peter reminds the churches of the apostolic and prophetic witness.
- 12 Peter 1: Eyewitnesses of His majesty
God's power gives all we need, so grow in godliness; the apostles saw Christ's glory, and the prophets spoke from God.
A faith as precious as ours 1:1–2 · His divine power has given us everything 1:3–4 · Make your calling and election sure 1:5–11 · This tent will soon be laid aside 1:12–15 · On the holy mountain 1:16–18 · Carried along by the Holy Spirit 1:19–21
Faith, power and promises 1:1–4
Believers receive precious faith and everything needed for life and godliness through knowing Christ.
Diligence and assurance 1:5–11
Growing virtues confirm God's calling and election and look toward a rich welcome into Christ's kingdom.
Remember after my departure 1:12–15
Peter prepares the churches to retain the truth when he is gone.
Witnesses of glory 1:16–21
The apostles saw Christ's majesty, and the prophets spoke from God as the Spirit carried them.
Part 2 · Recognize destructive teachers 2
Past judgments expose the danger of corrupt teaching and assure believers that the Lord knows how to rescue His people.
- 22 Peter 2: False teachers among you
God judges corrupt teachers who promise false freedom; His past acts show that He rescues the godly and judges evil.
Destructive heresies 2:1–3 · The Lord knows how to rescue the godly 2:4–10 · The way of Balaam 2:11–16 · Springs without water 2:17–22
Destruction hidden in teaching 2:1–3
False teachers deny the Master, exploit people and bring judgment on themselves.
The Lord knows 2:4–10
God judged rebellious angels, the ancient world and Sodom while preserving Noah and rescuing Lot.
Arrogance and greed 2:11–16
Reckless speech and corrupt desires reveal teachers who follow Balaam's pursuit of gain.
Empty promises of freedom 2:17–22
Slaves of corruption entice others; returning to defilement after knowing the way brings greater guilt.
Part 3 · Await the promised day 3
God's patience explains the apparent delay; His coming judgment and new creation call for holiness and steadfast growth.
- 32 Peter 3: Where is the promise of His coming?
The Lord is not slow but patient; His day will come like a thief, so live holy lives, awaiting the new heaven and earth.
My second letter to you 3:1–2 · Where is the promise of His coming? 3:3–4 · By God's word 3:5–7 · The Lord is not slow 3:8–10 · A new heaven and a new earth 3:11–13 · Our beloved brother Paul 3:14–16 · Grow in the grace and knowledge 3:17–18
Remember what scoffers forget 3:1–7
The prophetic and apostolic word answers those who ignore God's acts of creation and judgment.
Patience before the day 3:8–10
The Lord patiently brings His people to repentance, but His day will arrive unexpectedly.
Live for the world to come 3:11–16
Await the new creation in holiness and peace, recognizing the Lord's patience as salvation.
Guard and grow 3:17–18
Resist lawless error and grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Plus What TheoMaps holds for the outline of 2 Peter
- The 17 section notes, one for every section of 2 Peter
- How each of its 12 movements leads into the next, in its own words
- The shape of 2 Peter: 3 repeated words and phrases and 1 literary pattern
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