2 Peter - Outline Recovery Version

I. Introduction — to the believers, who have been allotted equally precious faith — 1:1-2
II. The divine provision — 1:3-21
1. A. The impartation of the divine power — vv. 3-11
  1. 1. All things which relate to life and godliness, with the divine nature — vv. 3-4
  2. 2. Growth and development by life unto the rich entrance into the eternal kingdom — vv. 5-11
2. B. The shining of the divine truth — vv. 12-21
  1. 1. By the glory of the apostles’ witnessing — vv. 12-18
  2. 2. By the light of the prophetic word — vv. 19-21
III. The divine government — 2:1 — 3:16
1. A. God’s judgment on the false teachers — 2:1-3
2. B. God’s judgment on both angels and men — 2:4-9
3. C. The evils of the false teachers and their punishment under God’s judgment — 2:10-22
4. D. God’s judgment on the heretical mockers — 3:1-9
5. E. God’s judgment on the heavens and the earth — 3:10-12
6. F. Expectation of the new heavens and the new earth filled with God’s righteousness — 3:13
7. G. Preparation for the coming judgment — 3:14-16
  1. 1. To be found by Him in peace — v. 14
  2. 2. To be saved from destruction — vv. 15-16
IV. Conclusion — be on guard and grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord — 3:17-18