THE SECOND LETTER OF PETER - PART II

A LIFE BASED ON FAITH

I. The letter gives the theme that the power and knowledge of God has been given through the apostles so that we may rise from corruption to life with God.

II. The letter then exhorts the faithful to a life consistent with that glory we have been promised.

III. The epistle then turns to an emphasis on the author's and his associates'[ reliability.

B. The letter then refers to Scripture as supporting the words of the Apostles.