2 Peter 1 - Introduction

QUESTIONS OVER CHAPTER I

1.

How does Peter's description of himself in the salutation differ from that found in the first letter?

2.

To whom is this epistle addressed (using the terminology of 2 Peter 1:1)?

3.

Look at 2 Peter 1:1. Who does the us refer to?

4.

Do you remember another possible translation of the phrase in the righteousness of our God and the Saviour Jesus Christ?

5.

The word knowledge (epignosis) appears in 2 Peter 1:2-3; 2 Peter 1:8. Do you remember its significance? How does it differ from the knowledge (gnosis) of 2 Peter 1:5-6?

6.

What has God's power granted unto us?

7.

Through what do we become partakers of the divine nature?

8.

In what way do we become partakers in the divine nature? (i.e., how should we be like God?)

9.

From what must we escape if we are to be partakers of the divine nature?

10.

The various attributes of 2 Peter 1:6-7 are to be added for this very cause. For what very cause?

11.

What is the meaning of virtue (2 Peter 1:5)?

(Note: In a sense, all of these graces may be thought of as virtues in our terminology, But the apostle obviously has a particular one in mind, as he lists it separately.)

12.

What is meant by patience (2 Peter 1:6)?

13.

Carefully distinguish between the graces of brotherly kindness and love.

14.

Why do you suppose love is placed at the end of the list? Does any other New Testament writer do this?

15.

These traits are not simply to be ours, but also must _____________ (?)

16.

If so, then we will not be _________________ or ___________________ unto the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

17.

The man that lacks these things is spiritually ______________________ (?)

18.

Does he see anything?

19.

What has he forgotten?

20.

What is our calling and election?

21.

What is the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ?

22.

Is it ever necessary to remind someone of that which they already know?

23.

In what city was Peter's tabernacle located?

24.

Did Peter ever intend to stop working in God's vineyard?

25.

He was going to stir them up by __________________________ (?)

26.

Where did Jesus signify that Peter's death would be swift?

27.

He wanted them to remember these things even after his ___________________ (?)

28.

What great event is being described in 2 Peter 1:16-18?

29.

To whom, then, does the we refer in 2 Peter 1:16?

30.

Through what two basic avenues had testimony concerning the deity of Christ been brought to their minds?

31.

Explain, in the context, the phrase, and we have the word of prophecy made more sure (2 Peter 1:19).

32.

How is Bible prophecy to be heeded?

33.

When did the day dawn?

34.

Who or what is the day-star?

35.

How does it arise in our hearts?

36.

What is the Roman Catholic view of the phrase no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation?

37.

Carefully define the word interpretation.

38.

Give a satisfactory explanation of the meaning of 2 Peter 1:20-21, keeping the whole context in mind.