2 Peter Chapter 3 Questions (Bible Bowl)

Questions and Answers

According to 2 Peter 3:1, how was Peter going to stir up the people's pure minds by way of reminder that Jesus was coming again?

Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle

According to 2 Peter 3:1, how did Peter want to remind the people that Jesus was coming again?

(in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder)

According to 2 Peter 3:2, of what does Peter want the people to be mindful, in addition to the commandment he had given them?

that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets

According to 2 Peter 3:2, Peter wanted the people to be mindful of the words which were spoken by the holy prophets, and who else?

and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:3, Peter is warning us how?

knowing this first Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:3, Peter says in the last days scoffers will be walking in what way?

walking according to their own lusts Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:4, Peter said scoffers were saying that Jesus was not coming back, because since who fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation?

For since the fathers fell asleep Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:4, Peter says there will be scoffers coming that say Jesus isn't coming back, because all things continue as they were from what event?

from the beginning of creation. Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:5, Peter says people do what, in relation to knowing that by the word of God the heavens were of old?

For this they willfully forget Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:5, Peter described the earth in what position compared to water?

and the earth standing out of water and in the water Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:6, when the earth was flooded with water, what happened to the life on it?

by which the world that then existed perished Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:7, what two things are reserved for fire until the day of judgment?

But the heavens and the earth which are now Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:7, Peter said the heavens and the earth which are now are what, by the same word (of God)?

preserved by the same word Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:7, who is going into perdition?

and perdition of ungodly men Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:8, fill in the blanks: 'But, beloved, do not _ this one .'

forget this one thing Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:8, Peter says God counts one of our days as how long?

that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:9, Peter says that the reason Jesus hasn't come back yet is because he is longsuffering toward us, and not because of what?

The Lord is not slack concerning His promise Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:9, Peter says the delay in Christ's second coming is not that the Lord is slack concerning His promise, but for what reason?

but is longsuffering toward us, Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:9, the Lord is longsuffering toward us, not willing that what would happen?

not willing that any should perish Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:9, what is the reason given for the delay in Jesus' second coming?

but that all should come to repentance Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:10, the day of the Lord will come as what metaphor?

But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:10, what will happen to the heavens when Jesus comes back?

in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:10, what will melt with fervent heat when Jesus comes back?

and the elements will melt with fervent heat; Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:10, what two things does Peter mention will be burned up when Jesus comes back?

both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up Signup and view all the answers

According to 2 Peter 3:11, what question does Peter ask his readers after telling them that the earth is going to be burned up when Jesus comes back?

what manner of persons ought you to be Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Recognition of Purpose

Peter writes a second epistle to remind believers of Jesus' return.
The reminder is meant to stir up pure minds among the people.

Call to Remember

Emphasis on being mindful of the words spoken by holy prophets.
Also emphasizes the commandments from apostles sent by the Lord.

Warnings about Scoffers

In the last days, scoffers will act according to their own desires.
They question Jesus' return, claiming all has remained the same since the fathers fell asleep.

Historical Context

People willfully forget how the heavens and earth were formed by God's word.
The earth, during the time of Noah, was destroyed by water, leading to the perishing of life.

Future Judgement

Current heavens and earth are reserved for fire on the day of judgment.
Both are preserved by God's word, awaiting the judgment of ungodly men.

God's Timing

A reminder not to forget that God's timing is different; one day is like a thousand years.
Delays in Jesus' arrival are attributed to God's longsuffering and desire for all to come to repentance.

The Day of the Lord

The return of the Lord will be sudden "as a thief in the night."
Heavens will pass away with great noise, and elements will melt with fervent heat.
The earth and all its works will be burned up in this event.

Call to Action

Peter challenges readers to consider what kind of people they should be in light of the impending destruction.
Focus on living godly lives as they await a new heaven and earth where righteousness dwells.

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