The Meaning of "Epignosis"
2 Peter 1 – Exhortation to a Godly, Covenantal Lifestyle Based on the Authority of God's Word
2 Peter 1:1-11 - Show Yourself to Be an Authentic Christian
2 Peter 1:4 – Partakers of the Divine Planet
This article considers 2 Peter 1:4, interacting with Free Masonry and its understanding of Christianity.
2 Peter 1:4-11 - Certain of the Truth
It takes one who is certain about the truth of the gospel to die for the gospel. This article reflects on the importance of being reminded from Scripture of the treasures of salvation (e.g., 2 Peter 1:4-11).
2 Peter 1:5-8 – Seven Supplements for Spiritual Vitality and Maturity
2 Peter 1:12-21 - Willingly Receive a Word of Reminder
2 Peter 1:19 - The Sure Word of Prophecy
2 Peter 1:21 – The Spirit and Scripture
2 Peter 2 – A Warning Against False Prophecy
2 Peter 2:1-16 - Beware of False Teachers
2 Peter 2:1 - Agorazo
The author examines the meaning of the Greek word agorazo from 2 Peter 2:1, a text quoted by some to argue the case for universal atonement. Then the article briefly looks at the misuse of agorazo, to show the fallacy involved in the universalist's argument. The article ends with a fresh look at the verse in light of the discussion, to attempt to offer a better understanding of its meaning.
2 Peter 2:1-9 - Preserving the Godly
2 Peter 2:5-10 - The Works of Faith and Assurance
If we are justified by faith, why must we still do good works or works of righteousness? The article attempts to answer this question from the point of view of 2 Peter 2:5-10 and also includes aspects of the believer's attitude in a context of suffering.
2 Peter 2:14-22 - Three Safeguards Against Spiritual Con Men
2 Peter 3 – Exhortation to a Holy Walk
2 Peter 3:1-13 - Two Things to Remember About Our Lord’s Promised Return
2 Peter 3:5 - Robbing the Word of its Power
2 Peter 3:8-9 - Time ... And What to Do with It
2 Peter 3:10 - Ready for the End?
Based on Peter's prophetic announcements in 2 Peter 3:10, the author attempts to prepare believers for the end time when the Lord Jesus will return to take his people. The article emphasizes the fact that it will not just be a quiet end: it will be disastrous for those who are not in the Lord, but joyful for those who are in the Lord, who are already anticipating meeting the Lord.
2 Peter 3:11-18 - Three Guidelines for Godly Living As We Await Christ’s Return
2 Peter 3:11-12 - The Advent of Christ
2 Peter 3:13 - We Expect a New World!
2 Peter 3:15-16 – Rivalry or Chivalry?
2 Peter 3:18 - Growing Christians
Revelation 21:1-8, 2 Peter 3:10-13 - What Is New about the New Heaven and the New Earth? A Theology of Creation
What should be imagined is new about the new heaven and the new earth, proclaimed in Revelation 21:1-8 and 2 Peter 3:10-13? Does Revelation portray God as creating a new heaven and earth ex nihilo? Will the new earth be a reproduction of the pre-fall original creation, or will it somehow be a renewal of this present creation after the fall?
The Hermeneutics of Jude and 2 Peter: The Use of Ancient Jewish Traditions
What is the theological function of the use of ancient Jewish traditions in the letters of Jude and 2 Peter?
Petrine Redemption: Its Meaning and Extent
How is redemption depicted in 1 Peter and 2 Peter? The paper argues that the apostle Peter presents redemption in his letter primarily as the work of Christ that sets people free from a previously futile lifestyle. The emphasis is on a changed lifestyle.
