Key Figures — 2 Peter 2

4 figures

1. False Prophets and Teachers

   Deceivers within the church who lead others astray.

   Peter warns against false prophets and teachers who introduce destructive heresies, denying the Lord and leading many to follow their depraved conduct.

   Related passages

   • Matthew Chapter 7 (Jesus warns about false prophets)
   • 1 John Chapter 4 (Testing the spirits to discern truth)

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   • #FalseTeachers
   • #Heresy

2. Noah

   Preacher of righteousness and example of God's deliverance.

   Noah is mentioned as a righteous man who was preserved by God during the flood, serving as an example of God's ability to rescue the godly from trials.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapters 6-9 (The story of Noah and the flood)
   • Hebrews Chapter 11 (Noah's faith commended)

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   • #Righteousness
   • #Deliverance

3. Lot

   Righteous man distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless.

   Lot is cited as a righteous man who was rescued from Sodom, illustrating God's judgment on the wicked and His deliverance of the righteous.

   Related passages

   • Genesis Chapter 19 (The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah)
   • Luke Chapter 17 (Jesus references Lot in discussing the coming of the Kingdom)

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   • #Righteous
   • #Judgment

4. Balaam

   Example of greed and error.

   Balaam is referenced as a prophet who loved the wages of wickedness, serving as a warning against the enticement of sin and greed.

   Related passages

   • Numbers Chapters 22-24 (The story of Balaam)
   • Revelation Chapter 2 (Balaam's teaching as a warning to the church)

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   • #Greed
   • #Error

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