Be On Your Guard
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2 Peter 3:17
2 Peter 3:17
Introduction
Introduction
The book of 2 Peter is a pointed letter aimed at false teachers.
But, like most letters, Peter has specific false teachers in mind.
There are several familiar passages here, how does Peter use those to help push back against the false teachers and bolster the saints?
The Author
The Author
Historical criticism can be valuable (cf. Lk. 7:1-10).
It isn’t always important to know an author of a book.
It is important that we accept the claims of inspired scripture (2 Pet. 1:1, 14, 16, 18; 3:15).
The Distinct Problem
The Distinct Problem
The problem is false teachers (2 Pet. 1:16-2:1).
The solution is the same (in some degree) no matter what false teaching is being taught.
I have noted before, and would note again, that false teachers are a consistent concern of the epistles.
They are teachers of sensuality (2 Pet. 2:2, 7, 18).
Along with sensuality goes lust (2 Pet. 2:10, 18; 3:3; 1:4).
Along with sensuality and lust goes disdain for authority (2 Pet. 2:10).
Sensuality and disdain for authority goes with a lack of fear (2 Pet. 2:10-13; 3:3-12).
This is not the same as other false teaching (Gal. 1:10; Col. 2:20-23; 1 Tim. 4:1-3; 6:5).
The solution is the same (2 Pet. 1:4-8; 3:14-18).
Conclusion
Conclusion
We might find some ascetics today in various forms and with various motives.
We might find those who preach whatever the most respectable religion of the day is.
But the temptation to make accommodations for sensuality and lust will only grow and grow.
We live among the mockers today. Are you being diligent about your growth?
Are you shoring up your guard and defense so that you and yours are not carried away?