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Letters of Apostle Peter – II Peter
An Intimate Review
Pt 1 – The Benefits of Yahweh Worshipers
By Lawrence DeMetrius

-II Peter 1-

In [II Pet 1:1] Apostle Peter again expounds upon the FAITH obtained by all who of Yahweh are ascribed the RIGHTEOUSNESS that HE ascribes to Jesus Christ.

*faith Gk #4102 pistis (pis-tis)
1. persuasion and credence
2. moral conviction of religious truth, the truthfulness of Yahweh and a religious teacher
3. reliance upon Christ for salvation and the constancy of such profession
4. the system of religious truth itself based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ

*righteousness (of Christ) Gk #1343 dikaiosune (dik-ah-yos-oo-nay) it is…
1. equity, which is something fair and just of character and act
2. specifically, Christian justification

In [II Pet 1:2] Apostle Peter writes that grace and peace is multiplied unto the Elect as their KNOWLEDGE about Yahweh and Christ becomes clearer.

*knowledge Gk #1922 epignosis (ep-ig-no-sis) it is recognition, full discernment and full acknowledgment

In [II Pet 1:3, 4] Apostle Peter expounds more upon the benefits of multiplied grace and peace generated by reverent acknowledgment of Yahweh and Jesus Christ writing,

According as HIS divine POWER hath given unto us all things that pertain to LIFE and GODLINESS, through the KNOWLEDGE of HIM that hath called us to GLORY and VIRTUE: whereby are GIVEN unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the DIVINE NATURE, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through LUST.
[II Per 1:3, 4]

*power Gk #1411 dunamis (doo-nam-is) it is force, specifically miraculous power and a miracle itself

*life Gk #2222 zoe (dzo-ay) life



*godliness Gk #2150 eusebeia (yoo-seb-i-ah) it is…
1. piety which is…
a. reverence for GOD and devout fulfillment of religious obligations
b. the quality or state of being pious and a pious act, remark, or belief
c. dutiful respect or regard for parents, homeland, etc.

2. the Gospel scheme which is a…
a. plan, design, or program of action to be followed
b. visionary or impractical project
c. body or system of related doctrines, theories, and such
d. system of correlated things or parts and the manner of its arrangement
e. policy that is officially adopted and followed

*glory Gk #1391 doxa (dox-ah) it is very apparent dignity, honor and praise

*virtue Gk #703 arete (ar-et-ay) manliness, valor, and excellence that is intrinsic and attributed

• intrinsic relates that which belongs to a thing by its very nature

• to attribute is to…
a. credit, assign and regard as resulting from a specified cause
b. consider as caused by something indicated
c. consider as a quality or characteristic of the person, thing, or group indicated
d. consider as made by the one indicated, with strong evidence but in absence of conclusive proof [Heb 11:1, 6]
e. regard as produced by or originating in the time, period, and place indicated

*divine Gk #2304 theios (thi-os) god-like

*nature Gk #1078 genisis (ghen-es-is) it is…
1. nativity referring to one’s birth, place of their birth and attendant circumstances
2. figurative of one’s innate or intrinsic nature

*lust Gk #1939 epithumia (ep-ee-thoo-mee-ah) a longing especially for that which is forbidden

In [II Pet 1:5-7] Apostle Peter provides instruction relative to DIVINE KNOWLEDGE writing,

And BESIDE this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue KNOWLEDGE; and to knowledge TEMPERANCE; and to temperance PATIENCE; and to patience GODLINESS; and to godliness brotherly KINDNESS; and to brotherly kindness CHARITY.
[II Pet 1:5-7]

*knowledge Gk #1108 gnosis (gno-sis) knowledge and the act of knowing

*temperance Gk #1466 egkrateia (eng-krat-i-ah) it is moderation, self-control and continence which is self-restraint or abstinence, especially in regard to sexual activity…and idolatry

*patience Gk #5281 hupomone (hoop-om-on-ay) it is…
1. endurance that is filled with cheer and hope and constancy which is the quality of being unchanging and unwavering in purpose, love, and loyalty
2. invariableness, faithfulness, and firmness of mind
3. uniformity or regularity of quality and condition

*kindness Gk #5360 philadelphia (fil-ad-el-fee-ah) fraternal, fondness and love of brethren

*charity Gk #26 agape (ah-ah-pay) it is…
1. love, affection and the emotional realm of love
2. fond attachment, devotion, and love
3. emotion, feeling, and sentiment
4. goodwill, charitableness, and a charitable gift
5. an act of kindness and a love-feast…or fellowship among brethren
6. benevolence, which is desire to do good to other

Christ taught that expression of genuine PHILADELPHIA among His Brethren on earth proves to the world who they are in relation to Himself and Yahweh. [Jn 13:34, 35] Indeed, LOVE is right doing in action per [I Jn 3:14-18]. However, per this discussion Apostle Peter denotes that BROTHERLY LOVE also involves one expressing their feelings towards His Christian brethren. In [II Pet 1:8] Apostle Peter speaks in regard to the spiritual attributes of Christian Brethren writing,

For if these things be in you, and ABOUND, they make you that ye shall neither be BARREN nor UNFRUITFUL in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.
[II Pet 1:8]

*abound Gk #4121pleonazo (pleh-on-ad-zo) it means to do, make, be more, increase and super abound

*barren Gk #692 argos (ar-gos) is to be inactive, unemployed, lazy and useless

*unfruitful Gk #175 akarpos (ak-ar-pos) which means barren and without fruit

Thus, per these definitions, it is not charisma, sacred or secular academic accolades, financial status, giving of temporal assets, and certainly not outward displays that makes one productive in the KNOWLEDGE of Christ. It is that which Yahweh’s imparts to them through Christ that enables them to be ABUNDANTLY FRUITFUL unto HIM. In fact, without Christ this is impossible to do. [Jn 15:1-9]


In [II Pet 1:9] Apostle Peter denotes people who renounce THE LORD’S directives after having pledged their devotion to HIM writing,

But he that lacketh these things are BLIND, and cannot SEE afar off, and hath forgotten that he was PURGED from his old sins.
[II Pet 1:9]

*blind Gk #5185 tuphos (toof-los) it is to be mentally and physically blind and opaque which is…
1. opaque as if smoky meaning…
a. not transparent or translucent
b. not impenetrable to or allowing light to pass through
c. not transmitting radiation, sound, and heat
d. not shining or bright but dark and dull
e. obscure, hard to understand and unclear
f. stupid and unintelligent

*cannot see afar off Gk #3467 muopazo (moo-ope-ad-zo) it means to shut the eyes, blink, or see indistinctly meaning not distinct, clearly marked, defined, distinguishable, or perceptible to the eye, ear, or mind

*purged Gk #2512katharismos (kath-ar-is-mos) it is a…
1. washing off
2. ceremonial ablution which is…
a. a cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual
b. the liquid thus used
c. a washing of the hands, body, etc.
3. moral expiation which…
a. is to expiate or atone, make amends and reparation for
b. a means by which atonement or reparation is made

This is what Christ did for the entire world. However, those who do not believe or accept His EXPIATION forfeit the benefits thereof. [Jn 3:19, 20, 36; 8:12, 23, 24] In [II Pet 1:10a] Apostle Peter addresses those who have accepted the divine INVITATION to Christ’s EXPIATION by faith and daily live therein by faith writing,

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your CALLING and ELECTION SURE;
[II Pet 1:10a]

*calling Gk #2821 klesis (klay-sis) invitation

*election Gk #1589 ekloge (ek-log-ay) divine selection

*sure Gk #949 bebaios (beb-ah-yos) stable, firm, steadfast, and of force

In [II Pet 1:10b] credence is given to the idea that those SELECTED to receive divine EXPIATION and have done so must personally validate their CALLING and ELECTION in Christ. They are not to another to do this for them. Apostle Peter writes,

…for if ye do these things, ye shall NEVER FALL:
[II Pet 1:10b]

*fall Gk #4417 ptaio (ptah-yo) it means to trip, err, sin, or fail of salvation…per their devotion to the doctrine of Jesus Christ

In [II Pet 1:11] Apostle Peter addresses the eternal salvation that awaits those who are EXPIATED by Christ,

For so an ENTRANCE shall be MINISTERED unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.
[II Pet 1:11]

*entrance Gk #1529 eisdos (ice-od-os) it is an entrance and a coming or entering into

*ministered Gk #2023 epichoregeo (ep-ee-khor-ayg-eh-o) it means to furnish besides, fully supply, aid and contribute

Per [II Pet 1:12-18], in that Apostle Peter is directly addressing the Christians of his day and preparing them for his transition to immortality, he offered them comfort as an eye witness of Jesus Christ in sharing fond memories of his credentials and those of the other Original Apostles of Christ writing,

For we have not followed CUNNINGLY DEVISED FABLES, when we made known unto you the POWER and COMING of our Lord Jesus Christ, BUT WERE EYEWITNESSES of His MAJESTY. For HE received from GOD THE FATHER honor and glory, when there came such a voice to Him from THE EXCELLENT GLORY, this is MY beloved Son, in Whom I am well pleased. And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with Him in the holy mount.
[II Pet 1:16-18]

*cunningly devised Gk #4679 sophizo (sof-id-zo) it means to…
1. render wise in sinister acceptation
2. continue in plausible error and to form sophisms which is…
a. a specious argument devised to deceive and displays ingenuity in reasoning
i. specious is being…
1. apparently good or right though lacking real merit
2. superficially pleasing and plausible
3. pleasing but deceptive to the eye
ii. a misleading and unsound argument
iii. a deceptive, misleading, or false nature
iv. erroneousness
v. plausible is…
1. having an appearance of truth and reason
2. seemingly worthy of approval and acceptance
3. apparently credible, believable and well-spoken
4. deceptively, worthy of confidence or trust
a. a sophism is any false argument or fallacy which is…
vi. a deceptive, misleading, or false notion and belief

This describes the many ways that seem right unto a person but leads to eternal separation from Yahweh, which is the true death. [Pro 14:12; Mt 7:13; St Jn 3:19, 36]

*fables Gk #3454 muthos (moo-thos) it is a tale, fiction, and myth

*eyewitnesses Gk #2030 epoptes (ep-op-tace) a looker-on

*majesty Gk #3168 megaleiotes (meg-al-i-ot-ace) it is…
1. superbness, glory, and splendor
2. magnificence and mighty power

Apostle Peter continues to admonish his audience heed the words of prophecy given by the Original Apostles of Christ writing,

We have also a more SURE WORD OF PROPHECY; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the DAY STAR arise in your HEARTS:
[II Pet 1:19]

*sure Gk #949 bebaios (beb-ah-yos) it means to be stable which is…
1. not likely to fall or give way, as a structure, support, and foundation
2. firm, steady, able and likely to continue or last
3. firmly established, enduring, and permanent
4. resistant to sudden change and deterioration
5. steadfast and not wavering or changeable in character or purpose
6. dependable and not subject to emotional instability or illness
7. being of force, sane and mentally sound

Jesus Christ attributes this STABILITY to those who HEED His word. [Jn 6:63] These are they who build their houses on rock and not sand. [Mt 7:24-27]





*word (of prophecy) Gk #3056 logos (log-os) it is…
1. something said including the thought
2. a topic or subject of discourse
3. reasoning of the mental faculty
4. a motive and computation which is a making sense of a thing
5. the Divine Expression of Yahweh in the Person of Christ the Word

*(word of) prophecy Gk #4397 prophetikos (prof-ay-tik-os) it means pertaining to one who is a foreteller and to that which is prophetic
1. to foretell is to tell of beforehand, predict, and prophesy
2. prophetic (adj) describes that which…
a. relates to a prophet
b. is of the nature of prophecy or that which contains the nature of prophecy
c. has the function and power of a prophet
d. is predictive and filled with presage which is…
i. a presentiment which is a feeling or impression that something is about to happen, especially something evil
ii. a foreboding which is a strong inner feeling or notion of a future misfortune or an evil
iii. something that portends which is to indicate in advance, signify, mean, and presage a future event as does an omen which is anything perceived or happening that is believed to portend a good or evil event or circumstance in the future
iv. something that foreshadows a future event

*day (dawn) Gk #2250 hemera (hay-mer-ah) which is…
1. literally a day meaning the…
a. time space between dawn and dark
b. whole 24 hours
2. a period

*dawn Gk #1306 diaugazo (dee-ow-gad-zo) to glimmer or break through as day

*day star Gk #5459 phosphoros (foce-for-os) light-bearing and figurative of the morning-star

*arise Gk #393 anatello (an-at-el-lo) to cause to rise

*hearts Gk #2588 kardia (kar-dee-ah) refers to the…
1. heart
2. heart as figurative of thoughts, feelings, and mind
3. the middle


Per the syntax or order in which these ancient words are written, Apostle Peter is referring to one’s personal ability to invoke Christ the DAY and MORNING STAR to ARISE in their HEARTS meaning their THOUGHTS, EMOTIONS, and INTELLECT. [Jn 14:21; Rev 2:28; 22:16; Mt 5:14-16; II Cor 4:3-7; 10:4, 5] This is why Christ instructs His Brethren saying,

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works, and glorify your FATHER which is in heaven.
[Mt 5:14-16]

In [II Pet 1:19-21] Apostle Peter expounds upon why the Brethren of Christ should personally seek out the most accurate understanding of words provisioned by Yahweh through HIS appointed messengers from Enoch to Jesus Christ and His Original Apostles. He admonishes them to do so until the Christ the DAY and MORNING STAR ARISES from within their HEARTS throughout their mortal lifetime. In so doing Apostle Peter writes,

KNOWING this FIRST that no PROPHECY of the SCRIPTURE is of any PRIVATE INTERPRETATION. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of GOD spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
[II Pet 1:20, 21; Dan 10:21; Rev 19:10]

*knowing Gk #1097 ginosko (ghin-oce-ko) it means to…
1. know, be aware of and perceive
2. understand, be resolved and sure of and about

*first Gk #4412 proton (pro-ton) it means to be…
1. first in time, place, order and importance
2. before, at the beginning, and first of all

*prophecy Gk #4394 propheteia (prof-ay-ti-ah) it is a prediction be it scriptural or otherwise

*scripture Gk #1124 graphe (graf-ay) a document, the Holy Writ, its contents and statements therein

*private Gk #2398 idios (id-ee-os) pertaining to self, one’s own and separate

*interpretation Gk #1955 epilusis (ep-il-oo-sis) an explanation and application

*will (of man) Gk #2307 thelema (thel-ay-mah) it is a…
1. determination and thing determined
2. choice, purpose, and decree
3. inclination, volition, desire and pleasure

To reiterate, any word inspired by Yahweh and purposed for the children of earth to know, understand, and obey does not require PRIVATE INTERPRETATIONS of others as this insight is digestible for all people on earth.

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