I. Faith (2 Peter 1:1)

A. The problem of false teaching (Jude 3-4; 3 John 9, 11)
B. Warning against false teachers (2 Peter 2:1-19)
C. Continue in the truth because faith is precious (John 8:32; 2 Peter 3:18)

II. The trial of our faith (1 Peter 1:6-9)

A. The testing of faith (James 1:2-3)
B. Present suffering will not compare to eternal glory (Romans 8:18)

III. A gentle and quiet spirit (1 Peter 3:3-4)

A. Gentle/meek (Matthew 5:5)
B. Quiet/peaceable (1 Timothy 2:2)

IV. The promises of God (2 Peter 1:2-4)

A. God’s revelation is sufficient (Proverbs 17:8)
B. God’s promises are conditional upon obedience (Romans 11:22)

V. Christ (1 Peter 2:4-7)

A. The living stone chosen of God (1 Peter 2:4-5)
B. Old Testament prophecies

1. Isaiah 28:16 (cf. Ephesians 2:19-22)
2. Psalm 118:22

VI. The blood of Christ (1 Peter 1:18-19)

A. Intrinsic value (Acts 3:6; Mark 8:36-37)
B. The blood of animals not sufficient (Hebrews 10:4, 10)