Read 2 Peter 3.14-18. In 3.14-18: Letter closing. Once more, the true tradition about the coming judgment yields pastoral results in reform of human lives. In verse 14: We are to be without spot or blemish, just as Paul regularly announced to his churches (1 Thess 3.13; Phil 2.15), In verses 15-16: The reference to Paul indicates that's one of his letters are known, possibly even collected by this time. Our author admits that Paul's letters are hard to understand. yet he cites them as support for God's patience or delay or judgment (Rom 2.4-5). Christian belief in a final judgment (Rom 14.10), consequence need for spotlessness (1 Thess 3.11-13), and the coming of Christ like a thief in the night (1 Thess 5.2) In verses 17-18: The letter sends with a final exhortation to shun the erroneous doctrine, which leads to lawlessness. The final doxology is addressed to Jesus, not God, which is very unusual. Comments or Questions..
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