"This epistle may be titled 'The Believer’s Conflict in the Latter Days.' The apostle opened and closed 2 Peter with the theme of victory. But within the epistle he focused primarily on how to live when surrounded by the problems and perplexities of the end time. After painting a landscape (in 2:1–3:10) replete with false teachers, fallen angels, flagrant immorality, and flaccid scoffers, Peter charged his readers 'to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming' (3:11–12). Faithful living in difficult times—that is the lesson Peter would have believers learn through this dynamic letter" (Kenneth O. Gangel, “2 Peter,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary, 859).

Dr. Fred Chay returns to the series to help us grapple with this lesser-known letter. Dr. Chay is the founder of Grace Line Ministry, professor of theology and dean of the doctoral studies program at Grace School of Theology, and managing editor of Grace Theology Press.