Devotionals July 8 – August 7, 2021: Second Peter: True Knowledge and False Ideas

At the time he wrote this epistle, Peter knew that his death was imminent. He was imprisoned in Rome awaiting execution for his faith. Knowing that this would likely be his last letter to these beloved believers, Peter does not try to teach them anything new, but rather earnestly endeavors to remind the Christians in Asia Minor of the fundamental truths in which they had already been instructed. Such a reminder was necessary because the basic truths of the gospel were being challenged by false...