Key Figures — 2 Peter 1

2 figures

1. Peter

   Apostle of Jesus Christ and author of the epistle.

   Peter writes to encourage believers in their faith, emphasizing the importance of knowledge, virtue, and the divine nature. He reminds them of the prophetic word and his eyewitness testimony of Christ's majesty.

   Related passages

   • Matthew Chapter 16 (Peter's confession of Christ)
   • Acts Chapter 2 (Peter's sermon at Pentecost)
   • 1 Peter Chapter 1 (Peter's previous letter to the believers)

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2. Jesus Christ

   Savior and Lord, whose divine power grants believers everything needed for life and godliness.

   Jesus is central to the believers' faith and the source of their calling and election. Peter emphasizes the importance of knowing Jesus and partaking in His divine nature.

   Related passages

   • John Chapter 1 (The Word made flesh)
   • Philippians Chapter 2 (Christ's humility and exaltation)
   • Hebrews Chapter 1 (The supremacy of Christ)

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