2 Peter 2:1-3. Peter continues addressing the character of the false teachers as well as describing their extremely dangerous impact in the church. 

Peter emphasizes the origin of the Scripture is in the Holy Spirit, not mere human thought, and that false teachers and false prophets introduce non-biblical destructive teaching in the church.

The testimony of God the Father in the Transfiguration that Jesus is Messiah and the objective testimony of the Scriptures of Jesus as Savior, Messiah, and incarnate God.

2nd Peter 1:12-16. Peter’s heart as a pastor in continuing to reminding his readers of truth; the first two of four categorical witnesses as to how we know Christianity is true.

2 Peter 1:9-11. Peter emphasizes the application of the virtues from verses 5-7 and through their practice to make certain of salvation.

Peter gives us the “Golden Chain of Virtues” that ought to mark our character as Christians and then encourages us to be fruitful in the qualities. 

Peter says God has given us all we need for life and godliness; we look at nine blessings related to that, as well as two results of God's magnificent promises.

We begin our study in 2 Peter.

2 Peter was written to defend the faith against false teachers and false doctrines. Peter begins the epistle by telling his readers that he is both an apostle and a servant.

Habakkuk pronounces God’s great power in terms of His control over nature and as a warrior who comes in judgment.