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Today’s Reading: 2 Peter 1

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Peter’s opening in this letter states its theme: True Knowledge of Jesus Christ. The readers are reminded of the great and precious promise – theirs because of their obedience.

Peter outlines the eight Christian graces:

• Faith
• Virtue
• Knowledge
• Self Control
• Perseverance
• Godliness
• Brotherly Kindness
• Love

The Christian is to cultivate these things into practice or become barren or fruitless.

Peter mentions his coming death and witnessing Christ’s transfiguration. Peter affirms the authority of the profits and describes the divine-human relationship of inspiration.

v1-11 Making sure of salvation

v12-15 Peter’s Martyrdom Near

v16-21 Gospel Testimony is sure

Review/Study Time
Below are some questions to provoke thought about your reading. Use the comments area to add your own thoughts or questions about today’s text.

1. Read John 21:18-19. Could this be what Peter is referring to regarding his coming death?

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