The Book of 2 Peter
Grow and stand firm — a call to spiritual growth and confidence in God's promises.
Overview
Second Peter warns against false teachers and urges believers to keep growing in the knowledge of Christ. Peter, aware his death is near, wants the church grounded in truth and confident in God's promises.
Its patient hope is precious: God is not slow about his promise, but is giving time for people to come to repentance. Meanwhile, grow.
Key themes
Spiritual growth
Believers are called to add to their faith and keep maturing in Christ.
Guarding the truth
Peter warns sharply against false teachers who distort the gospel.
God's patient promise
The Lord delays not from slackness but from mercy, giving time to repent.
Key verses from 2 Peter
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
God's patience is mercy, giving time to turn to him.
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
How to read 2 Peter
Read it as a call to keep growing rather than standing still.
Let 3:9 reshape how you think about God's timing.
Notice Peter's confidence in Scripture and God's promises.