Lesson 262: 2 Peter 3:18
The Blueprint — The Verse
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
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The Context — The History
2 Peter closes urging stability amid deception. Growth is not self-generated achievement but increasing grace and knowledge of JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More, culminating in doxology.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After warning about lawless teachers and unstable twisting of Paul's letters, Peter commands growth in grace and knowledge of JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More, giving him eternal glory.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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You therefore, beloved, knowing these things beforehand, beware, lest being carried away with the error of the wicked, you fall from your own steadfastness.
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2 Peter 3:19
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Discussion
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How are you growing in grace and knowledge this year?
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What instability pulls you from steady growth?
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How does doxology cap Christian instruction?