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Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, 2 Peter

By Richard Francis

Summary of Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, 2 Peter

The book of 2 Peter is a letter written by Simon Peter, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who share the same faith. The book emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth and development, encouraging readers to add virtues such as faith, character, and love to their lives in order to become more like God and escape the corruption of the world. Peter warns against the dangers of false prophets and teachers, reminding his readers that God will punish the unrighteous and rescue the godly from temptation. The book also looks forward to the coming day of the Lord, when the heavens and earth will be transformed, and encourages readers to eagerly await this day and to strive to be found in peace and without reproach. Ultimately, the book concludes by urging readers to grow in their knowledge and grace of Jesus Christ, and to beware of false teaching that may lead them astray.

Chapter Summary of Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, 2 Peter

Book 61 2 Peter

The chapter begins with a greeting from Simon Peter, a bondservant and Apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have been given the same precious faith. He expresses his desire for them to have more grace and peace in their knowledge of God and Jesus Christ. Peter emphasizes the importance of adding virtues such as faith, character, knowledge, self-control, and love to their lives, in order to become sharers in the nature of God and escape the corruption of the world. He warns against false prophets and teachers who will introduce fatal divisions and immorality, and reminds his readers that God knows how to rescue the godly from temptation and punish the unrighteous. Peter also discusses the coming day of the Lord, when the heavens will pass away and the earth will be burnt up, and encourages his readers to eagerly look forward to this day and to be found in peace, without blemish or reproach. He concludes by warning against false teaching and encouraging his readers to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.