#9 2 Peter 3:1-2
After reading through this passage several times and meditating on it and spending some time looking through the whole book, Peter in this intimate letter to his close buddies who are also his brothers and sisters in Christ, clearly lays out some of his purposes for this book. This is my opinion of course, but I think the first is to simply "stimulate them to wholesome thinking." Clearly they had been stumbling and I think the second is to refresh their memories and be reminded of the truths once spoken to them and to carry out these truths in their lives again. The third purpose evident to me is stated in 3:18 which says very clearly and directly
..."But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen."
I think Peter does this by effectively and clearly communicating his passion in his writing. He presents some deep theology smoothly by being direct and to the point. I love that he doesn't sugar coat it either. He also uses repetition, comparison/contrast, and warning to get his points across. I also think he uses ideological structure the most along with historical structure.
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Some of my prayers today...
-Linds mom to choose You, the Light today
-Ms Patti's husband to be healed and for her to remain a shining light for us all
-Thank you God for Your big arms
-peace and reconciliation with a friend
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