Peter, second epistle of
- The Epistle considered apart from the question of ite genuineness. 1. Transmission of the Text. 2. Summary of the Epistle. 8. Doctrine of the Epistle. 4. The writer of the Epistle, its readers, the circum- stances of its com; tion. Il. The question of the genuineness of the Epistle. vn e integrity of the Epistle. 2 a in the Church. lary and style. 4. Internal evidence—(a) references to the gospel history ; b) absence of personal messages and greetings; alleged nisms ; (4) doctrine. δ. Relation to 1 P. 6. Literary affinities—(a) Jude ; (ὃ) Josephus; (c) Apoca- lypse of Peter. 7. Conclusion. I. THE EPISTLE CONSIDERED APART FROM THE
Smith's Bible Dictionary on Peter, second epistle of
The following is a brief outline of the contents of this epistle: The customary opening salutation is followed by an enumeration of Christian blessings and exhortation to Christian duties. (2 Peter 1:1-13) Referring then to his approaching death, the apostle assigns as grounds of assurance for believers his own personal testimony as eye-witness of the transfiguration and the sure word of prophecy—that is the testimony of the Holy Ghost. vs. (2 Peter 1:14-21) The danger of being misled by false prophets is dwelt upon with great earnestness throughout the second chapter, which is almost identical in language and subject with the Epistle of Jude. The overthrow of all opponents of Christian truth is predicted in connection with prophecies touching the second advent of Christ, the destruction of the world by fire, and the promise of new heavens and a new earth wherein dwelleth righteousness. ch. 3. This epistle of Peter presents questions of difficulty. Doubts as to its genuineness were entertained by the early Church; in the time of Eusebius it was reckoned among the disputed books, and…
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