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God has supplied what believers need for life and godliness through knowing Jesus and trusting His promises. Peter calls for diligent growth in character, self-control, perseverance, and love so that faith becomes fruitful and steadfast.
Peter reminds believers of the truth before his approaching death and points to his eyewitness experience of Christ's glory. The prophetic word deserves careful attention because Scripture came through people moved by the Holy Spirit rather than human invention.
False teachers bring destructive teaching and exploit others through greed, but God's judgment is certain. The examples of fallen angels, the flood, and Sodom show both His opposition to evil and His ability to deliver the godly.
Peter exposes false teachers whose promises of freedom conceal their own slavery to sin. Their greed, corrupt desires, and empty claims warn believers against being drawn back into the very bondage from which the truth offers escape.
Scoffers question Christ's promised return while ignoring God's word and His past judgment of the world. Peter explains that the apparent delay reflects God's patience and desire for repentance, calling believers to remember His promises.
The coming day of the Lord and the promise of new heavens and a new earth call believers to holy, expectant living. Peter urges diligence, careful handling of Scripture, resistance to error, and continued growth in the grace and knowledge of Jesus.