Peter — Quovadisworld

OUTLINE EPISTLE OF JUDE

The Epistle was probably addressed to churches eastward of Judaea, among whom Jude had labored; and was probably written about A.D. 66. There are remarkable similarities between this Epistle and II Peter, indicating close communication between the two writers, as they looked out on the heretical teachers of the age and the low state of prevailing morals.

THE DAY OF THE LORD WILL COME Part 2>

But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will vanish with a [mighty and thunderous] roar, and the [material] elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and the works that are on it will be burned up.

THE DAY OF THE LORD WILL COME>

The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is [extraordinarily] patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.

FALSE PROPHETS AND TEACHERS PART 2>

The description of these false teachers is terrific! They are slaves to their brute instincts. They are as abusive as they are ignorant. They destroy and will be destroyed.

FALSE PROPHETS AND TEACHERS

Already the early Church was threatened with destructive heresies introduced by men who desired only their self-aggrandizement.

CHRIST’S GLORY AND THE PROPHETIC WORD

For when He was invested with honor and [the radiance of the Shekinah] glory from God the Father, such a voice as this came to Him from the [splendid] Majestic Glory [in the bright cloud that overshadowed Him, saying], “This is My Son, My Beloved Son in whom I am well-pleased and delighted”– [Mat_17:5]

CONFIRM YOUR CALLING AND ELECTION

Therefore, believers, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you [be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God]; for by doing these things [actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble [in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin];
for in this way entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly provided to you.

OUTLINE OF THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PETER

His purpose in this dying charge is to caution the Christian community against the dangers which were insidiously at work among them, and were more to be feared than persecution from without. His great argument to this end is the near advent of our Lord.

SHEPARD THE FLOCK OF GOD RESISTING THE DEVIL

Be sober [well balanced and self-disciplined], be alert and cautious at all times. That enemy of yours, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion [fiercely hungry], seeking someone to devour.

SHEPHERD THE FLOCK OF GOD

And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory.