Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - 2 Peter 2

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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - 2 Peter 2


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2 Peter 2

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS

UBS4 NKJV NRSV TEV NJB
False Prophets and Teachers Destructive Doctrines Attack Upon False Teachers False Teachers False Teachers 2Pe_2:1-3 2Pe_2:1-3 2Pe_2:1-3 2Pe_2:1-3 2Pe_2:1-3 Doom of False Teachers Lessons of the Past 2Pe_2:4-10 a 2Pe_2:4-11 2Pe_2:4-10 a 2Pe_2:4-10 a 2Pe_2:4-10 a The Punishment to Come 2Pe_2:10-16 Depravity of False Teachers 2Pe_2:10-16 2Pe_2:10-16 2Pe_2:10-12 2Pe_2:12-17 2Pe_2:13-16 2Pe_2:17-22 Deceptions of False Teachers 2Pe_2:17-22 2Pe_2:17-22 2Pe_2:17-22 2Pe_2:18-22 READING CYCLE THREE (from "hyperlink")

FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

1. First paragraph

2. Second paragraph

3. Third paragraph

4. Etc.



CONTEXTUAL INSIGHTS INTO 2Pe_2:1-22

A. This section parallels the book of Jude. There has been literary borrowing, but it is not obvious who borrowed from whom. It is possible Jude is alluding to Peter's prophecy because after his death, it has come true (NET Bible).



B. These false teachers seem to be antinomian, incipient Gnostics with a highly developed angelology (which may reflect a Persian influence; cf. 1Ti_6:3-5). All of the OT accounts mentioned involve angels in some way.



C. Peter pulls from the common knowledge of his day (OT accounts; I Enoch; pagan sources).



D. The Bible is very ambiguous as to the origin, the fall and the activities of the angelic world. Don't let your curiosity go beyond God-given information (i.e., modern novels).



E. There is an extended list of characteristics of the false teachers

1. secretly introducing destructive heresies (2Pe_2:1)

2. denying the Master (2Pe_2:1)

3. following sensuality (2Pe_2:2)

4. being greedy (2Pe_2:3)

5. despising authority (2Pe_2:10)

6. acting like animals (2Pe_2:12)

7. seeking pleasure (2Pe_2:13)

8. subverting the Christian love feasts (2Pe_2:13)

9. causing weak believers to sin (2Pe_2:14)

10. promising freedom, but they are slaves (2Pe_2:19).



DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought-provoking, not definitive.

1. Were the false teachers true Christians? (2Pe_2:1)

2. Were their followers Christians?

3. List the characteristics of these false teachers.

4. Why is there so much talk of angels in this chapter?

5. What is the implication of 2Pe_2:20-22?