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Themes in 2 Peter 1

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Themes in 2 Peter 1

2 Peter 1:1 (show verse)

Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ,

To those who have received and possess [by God’s will] a precious faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:

Blindness » Who is blind
Calling » The lord calling
Charity » Those that are charitable
Charity » Those that are not charitable
Faith » In Christ is » Precious
Godliness » The Godly
Jesus Christ » Names of » Saviour, jesus Christ
Kindness » Those that are kind
Kindness » Those that are not kind
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Knowledge » Those that have knowledge
Knowledge » Who has knowledge
Knowledge » Those that lack knowledge
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Patience » Those that are patient
Patience » Those that are not patient
Peter » Writes » Two » Epistles
Stumbling/slipping » Who shall not stumble
Temperance » Those that are temperate
Temperance » Those that are not temperate
The fruit of righteousness » The righteousness of the lord
UnGodliness » The unGodly
Virtue » The virtuous
Virtue » Those that lack virtue
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

2 Peter 1:2 (show verse)

Grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be multiplied to you in the [true, intimate] knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

Blindness » Who is blind
Calling » The lord calling
Charity » Those that are charitable
Charity » Those that are not charitable
Godliness » The Godly
Kindness » Those that are kind
Kindness » Those that are not kind
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Knowledge » Those that have knowledge
Knowledge » Who has knowledge
Knowledge » Those that lack knowledge
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Patience » Those that are patient
Patience » Those that are not patient
Stumbling/slipping » Who shall not stumble
Temperance » Those that are temperate
Temperance » Those that are not temperate
UnGodliness » The unGodly
Virtue » The virtuous
Virtue » Those that lack virtue
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

For His divine power has bestowed on us [absolutely] everything necessary for [a dynamic spiritual] life and godliness, through true and personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

Blindness » Who is blind
Call » To special religious duty » All who are called of God
The call of God » To man is » To glory and virtue
Calling » The lord calling
Charity » Those that are charitable
Charity » Those that are not charitable
the Gifts of God » All blessings are
Godliness » Exhortations concerning
Godliness » The Godly
Kindness » Those that are kind
Kindness » Those that are not kind
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Knowledge » Those that have knowledge
Knowledge » Who has knowledge
Knowledge » Those that lack knowledge
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Patience » Those that are patient
Patience » Those that are not patient
Spirituality » Godliness, exhortations concerning
Stumbling/slipping » Who shall not stumble
Temperance » Those that are temperate
Temperance » Those that are not temperate
UnGodliness » The unGodly
Virtue » The virtuous
Virtue » Those that lack virtue
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

2 Peter 1:4 (show verse)

For by these He has bestowed on us His precious and magnificent promises [of inexpressible value], so that by them you may escape from the immoral freedom that is in the world because of disreputable desire, and become sharers of the divine nature.

Blindness » Who is blind
Charity » Those that are charitable
Charity » Those that are not charitable
Christlikeness » The ultimate aim of the Christian life
Corruption » Figurative » Of sin
God » Promises of characteristics of » Of infinite value
Godliness » The Godly
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Of infinite value
Kindness » Those that are kind
Kindness » Those that are not kind
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Knowledge » Those that have knowledge
Knowledge » Who has knowledge
Knowledge » Those that lack knowledge
New Birth » Described as » Partaking of the divine nature
Partakers » Believers as
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Patience » Those that are patient
Patience » Those that are not patient
Preciousness of Christ » On account of his » Promises
Privileges of saints » Having » The promises of God
Privileges of saints » Partaking of the divine nature
The promises of God » Are » Exceeding great and precious
Self-denial » Happy result
Stumbling/slipping » Who shall not stumble
Temperance » Those that are temperate
Temperance » Those that are not temperate
UnGodliness » The unGodly
Virtue » The virtuous
Virtue » Those that lack virtue
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
World » What is of the world

2 Peter 1:5 (show verse)

For this very reason, applying your diligence [to the divine promises, make every effort] in [exercising] your faith to, develop moral excellence, and in moral excellence, knowledge (insight, understanding),

Blindness » Who is blind
Charity » Those that are charitable
Charity » Those that are not charitable
spiritual Development » Spiritual growth, encouraged » Formation
Diligence » Required by God in » Cultivating Christian graces
Diligence » Cultivating proper behaviors of a true Christian
fruit of the Spirit » Kindness
fruit of the Spirit » Goodness
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Christian graces exemplify
Godliness » The Godly
Graces » Christian
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Formation
Kindness » Those that are kind
Kindness » Those that are not kind
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Knowledge » May become a hinderance instead of a help to men » The pursuit of encouraged
Knowledge » Danger of » Pursuit of
Knowledge » Those that have knowledge
Knowledge » Who has knowledge
Knowledge » Those that lack knowledge
Patience » Those that are patient
Patience » Those that are not patient
Religion » TRUE
Christ Shepherd » General references to » As guardian of the flock
Spiritual » Encouraged » Formation
Stumbling/slipping » Who shall not stumble
Temperance » Those that are temperate
Temperance » Those that are not temperate
Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » A cardinal virtue
UnGodliness » The unGodly
Virtue » The virtuous
Virtue » Excellence
Virtue » Those that lack virtue
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

2 Peter 1:6 (show verse)

and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, steadfastness, and in your steadfastness, godliness,

Blindness » Who is blind
Charity » Those that are charitable
Charity » Those that are not charitable
spiritual Development » Spiritual growth, encouraged » Formation
fruit of the Spirit » Self-control
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Christian graces exemplify
Godliness » The Godly
Graces » Christian
spiritual Growth » Encouraged » Formation
Kindness » Those that are kind
Kindness » Those that are not kind
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Knowledge » Those that have knowledge
Knowledge » Who has knowledge
Knowledge » Those that lack knowledge
Patience » Encouraged
Patience » Those that are patient
Patience » Those that are not patient
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Temperance
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Godliness
Religion » TRUE
Social duties » Temperance pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Spiritual » Encouraged » Formation
Stumbling/slipping » Who shall not stumble
Temperance » Pr 23; isa 5; 28; da 1 » General references to
Temperance » Those that are temperate
Temperance » Those that are not temperate
Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » A cardinal virtue
UnGodliness » The unGodly
Virtue » The virtuous
Virtue » Those that lack virtue
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

2 Peter 1:7 (show verse)

and in your godliness, brotherly affection, and in your brotherly affection, [develop Christian] love [that is, learn to unselfishly seek the best for others and to do things for their benefit].

Blindness » Who is blind
Charity » Those that are charitable
Charity » Those that are not charitable
Fruit, spiritual » Conditions of fruit-bearing » Christian graces exemplify
Godliness » The Godly
Graces » Christian
Kindness » Those that are kind
Kindness » Those that are not kind
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Knowledge » Those that have knowledge
Knowledge » Who has knowledge
Knowledge » Those that lack knowledge
Love to man » Should be connected with brotherly-kindness
Patience » Those that are patient
Patience » Those that are not patient
Religion » TRUE
Stumbling/slipping » Who shall not stumble
Temperance » Those that are temperate
Temperance » Those that are not temperate
Temperance » In speech self-control, duty of » A cardinal virtue
UnGodliness » The unGodly
Virtue » The virtuous
Virtue » Those that lack virtue
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

2 Peter 1:8 (show verse)

For as these qualities are yours and are increasing [in you as you grow toward spiritual maturity], they will keep you from being useless and unproductive in regard to the true knowledge and greater understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Blindness » Who is blind
Charity » Those that are charitable
Charity » Those that are not charitable
Godliness » The Godly
Graces » Christian
Kindness » Those that are kind
Kindness » Those that are not kind
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Knowledge » Those that have knowledge
Knowledge » Who has knowledge
Knowledge » Those that lack knowledge
Patience » Those that are patient
Patience » Those that are not patient
Religion » TRUE
Stumbling/slipping » Who shall not stumble
Temperance » Those that are temperate
Temperance » Those that are not temperate
UnGodliness » The unGodly
Virtue » The virtuous
Virtue » Those that lack virtue
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

2 Peter 1:9 (show verse)

For whoever lacks these qualities is blind—shortsighted [closing his spiritual eyes to the truth], having become oblivious to the fact that he was cleansed from his old sins.

Blindness » Example of spiritual
Blindness » Who is blind
Charity » Those that are charitable
Charity » Those that are not charitable
Godliness » The Godly
Graces » Christian
Kindness » Those that are kind
Kindness » Those that are not kind
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Knowledge » Those that have knowledge
Knowledge » Those that lack knowledge
Life » Lessons of » Old, the
Patience » Those that are patient
Patience » Those that are not patient
Religion » TRUE
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
Stumbling/slipping » Who shall not stumble
Temperance » Those that are temperate
Temperance » Those that are not temperate
UnGodliness » The unGodly
Virtue » The virtuous
Virtue » Those that lack virtue
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

2 Peter 1:10 (show verse)

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];

Assurance » Give diligence to attain to
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Saints give diligence to attain
Business life » Business virtues » Diligence
Call » To special religious duty » All who are called of God
Charity » Those that are charitable
Diligence » Business
Diligence » Required by God in » Making our call, &c, sure
Diligence » Making our calling sure
Election » Should be evidenced by diligence
Godliness » The Godly
Kindness » Those that are kind
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Knowledge » Those that have knowledge
Patience » Those that are patient
Salvation » Conditions of » Spiritual diligence
Sinners » Conditions of » Spiritual diligence
Stumbling/slipping » Who shall not stumble
Temperance » Those that are temperate
Virtue » The virtuous
Virtues » Business » Diligence
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

2 Peter 1:11 (show verse)

for in this way entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly provided to you.

Abundance, spiritual » Abundant joys » Abundant entrance
Abundant salvation » Accorded a triumphant entrance into heaven
Assurance » Give diligence to attain to
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Saints give diligence to attain
Charity » Those that are charitable
Eternal » Kingdom » Eternal kingdom of God and Christ
Godliness » The Godly
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord and saviour jesus Christ
Kindness » Those that are kind
Kingdom » Eternal kingdom of God and Christ
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
Knowledge » Those that have knowledge
Patience » Those that are patient
Salvation » Conditions of » Spiritual diligence
Salvation » Abundant » Accorded a triumphant entrance into heaven
Sinners » Conditions of » Spiritual diligence
Spiritual » Abundance, of God's gifts » Abundant entrance
Temperance » Those that are temperate
Virtue » The virtuous
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

2 Peter 1:12 (show verse)

Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them and are established in the truth which is held firmly in your grasp.

Remembrance » The duty of remembering » Remembrancers, the duty of believers to act as
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

2 Peter 1:13 (show verse)

I think it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent, to inspire you by reminding you,

Fervour » Commands concerning
Tabernacle » Illustrative » Of the body
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Zeal » The Call of Duty » Encouraged

2 Peter 1:14 (show verse)

knowing that the laying aside of this earthly tent of mine is imminent, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.

death » Miscellaneous subjects » Putting off this tabernacle
natural Death » Described as » Putting off this tabernacle
Resignation » Exemplified » Peter
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

2 Peter 1:15 (show verse)

Moreover, I will diligently endeavor [to see to it] that even after my departure you will be able, at all times, to call these things to mind.

Influence » Good » Posthumous
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord

2 Peter 1:16 (show verse)

For we did not follow cleverly devised stories or myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty [His grandeur, His authority, His sovereignty].

Apostles » Duties of » See commission of, above, and
Glory of Christ » In his transfiguration
Experience (knowledge experimental) » Prepares men for the duties of life » Enabled the apostles to speak with authority
Folly » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Fools » Witnesses, two or thee required » Disciples and early Christians as
Glory » God the father giving jesus Christ glory
Honor » Jesus Christ being crowned with honor
Knowledge » Prepares men for the duties of life » Enabled the apostles to speak with authority
experimental Knowledge » Prepares men for the duties of life » Enabled the apostles to speak with authority
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Power » Of Christ » Will be specially manifested at his second coming
Power » Of Christ » Ministers should make known
The power of Christ » Shall be specially manifested at his second coming
The power of Christ » Ministers should make known
Witness » Who is a witness of the lord
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ
Witnesses » Disciples and early Christians as

2 Peter 1:17 (show verse)

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”—

Glory of Christ » In his transfiguration
Glory » God the father giving jesus Christ glory
God » Voice of select readings » Misunderstood by men
Honor » Jesus Christ being crowned with honor
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Voice » God's » Misunderstood by men
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ

2 Peter 1:18 (show verse)

and we [actually] heard this voice made from heaven when we were together with Him on the holy mountain.

Apostles » Duties of » See commission of, above, and
Christ » Touched by others » Transfigured
Glory of Christ » In his transfiguration
Glory » God the father giving jesus Christ glory
Honor » Jesus Christ being crowned with honor
Peter » Present » At the transfiguration
Witness » God the father giving witness to jesus Christ

2 Peter 1:19 (show verse)

So we have the prophetic word made more certain. You do well to pay [close] attention to it as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and light breaks through the gloom and the morning star arises in your hearts.

Christ » Morning star » Name applied to
Christ » Star » Morning star - name applied to Christ
Days » Illustrative of » Spiritual light
Daystar » Figurative of spiritual life
God's word » Furnishes a light in darkness
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Jesus Christ » Names of » Daystar
Lamp » Figurative
Lamps » Design of
Light » Illustrative of » The word of God
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » God's word a
Prophecy » Is a light in dark place
Prophecy » Is a sure word
Prophecy » Give heed to
Prophecy and prophets » The prophecy of the scripture
Scripture » All scripture being given by inspiration of God
The scriptures » Are an unerring guide
The scriptures » Record divine prophecies
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Spiritual » Believers' duties performed in the light » Dawn, spiritual, the coming of Christ ushers in the
Spiritual » Crowns » Dawn
Surety » What is sure
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Furnishes a light in darkness

2 Peter 1:20 (show verse)

But understand this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of or comes from one’s own [personal or special] interpretation,

Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Inspiring prophets
Inspiration » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophecy » Fulfilment of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophecy » Is not of private interpretation
Prophecy and prophets » The prophecy of the scripture
Prophets » Inspiration of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Scripture » All scripture being given by inspiration of God
The scriptures » Record divine prophecies
The scriptures » No prophecy of, is of any private interpretation
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Surety » What is sure

2 Peter 1:21 (show verse)

for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

God's word » Divinely inspired
the personality of Holy Spirit » He spoke in, and by, the prophets
Holy spirit » General work
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Inspiring prophets
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Inspiring the word
Holy spirit » As jehovah
Holy spirit » As inspiring scripture
Inspiration » Examples of » Of the bible
Inspiration » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » All scripture given by
the Inspiration of the Holy Spirit » Modes of » By secret impulse
Man » Possessed of » Will
Prophecy » Fulfilment of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Inspired
Prophecy » They who uttered » Moved by the holy ghost
Prophecy » Came not by the will of man
Prophecy and prophets » The prophecy of the scripture
Prophets » Inspiration of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophets » Were under the influence of the holy ghost while prophesying
Prophets » Were called » Holy men of God
Scripture » All scripture being given by inspiration of God
The scriptures » Given by inspiration of the holy ghost
The scriptures » Record divine prophecies
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » General work
Surety » What is sure
The word of God » Despised by the foolish » Divinely inspired
Truth » Adaption of » Channels of