A revelation is something uncovered that has previously been hidden. It is through God's Word that God especially reveals Himself to mankind. When applied to the last book of the Bible, what is it that God is revealing to mankind?

How does God reveal himself to mankind? Throughout the history of mankind, God has revealed himself in different ways. The book of Revelation is about the revelation of Jesus Christ.

A warning is given to all believers to beware of doctrinal error that would lead them astray. There has always been error that leads ignorant believers away from the Bible. We must take caution to prevent our own falling away.

Several times in this book, Peter, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, tells us to be looking. Let's learn from 2 Peter what we are to be looking at.

There are numerous things that we should have knowledge of when it comes to our relationship with God. Ignorance of God's Word and Will should never characterize the life of the believer.

As Peter speaks of the second coming of the Lord, he seeks to remind the believers of what has already been taught them. It is key to the believer's life to be constantly in the Word and under the preaching of God's Word, that he not forget what God desires of them.

How can we know that a teacher is false? Are there certain characteristics or attributes that reveal their heart and motives? The Bible gives us answers to these questions so that we are not taken astray by those seeking our destruction.

As Peter warns of false teachers, he uses the example of Balaam from Numbers. The way of Balaam is to make a market of spiritual things. He sought to use spiritual things for earthly gain. Peter warns against this type of false teaching.

We can know false teachers by their walk, their will, their pursuit of wealth, and their women. Rather than walking in the Spirit, they will be walking according to their flesh, and it shows in every area of their life.

Peter is giving us some examples of false teachers from the Old Testament. Why? So we can learn from them and be diligent in watching for false teachers in our day.