Epistles of Peter and John
After
taking a few weeks off we continue our study of looking at overviews of NT
books this week.
1 Peter
Author: Peter (1:1).
Audience: “pilgrims of the dispersion in Pontus,
Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia” (1:1).
Purpose of
Book: Peter writes to those who had been “dispersed” because of
severe persecution. He writes encouraging the Christians who had been part of
the dispersion and gives them encouragement to keep following Christ.
2 Peter
Author: Peter (
1:1).
Audience: “to those
who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God
and savior Jesus Christ” (1:1).
Purpose of
Book: The purpose of second Peter was for Peter to strengthen his
fellow Christians in their faith and to warn them and have them be on guard
against false teachers and to encourage them to grow (2 Peter 3:17-18).
1 John
Author: John
Audience: Believers
Purpose of
Book: John writes offering certainty for faith in Christ, and gives
those who believe assurance for their salvation in a time where many false
religions were prevailing.
2 John
Author: John
Audience: Elect lady and her children (1:1).
Purpose of
Book: John writes to encourage the
church to walk in truth and love, and be on guard against false teachers.
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