Outline of 2 Peter

So, we've seen the outline/structure of Hebrews and 1 Peter. What about 2 Peter? How does the structure work itself out?

I. Salutation (1:1-2)

II. The Certainty of the Believers’ Salvation (1:3-21)

A. Its Subjective Basis: The Work of God (1:3-11)
B. Its Objective Basis: The Word of God (1:12-21)


III. The Deception of the False Teachers’ Message (2:1–3:16)

A. Their Antinomianism (2:1-22)
B. Their Denial of the Lord’s Return (3:1-16)


IV. Conclusion (3:17-18)

A. Summary of Letter (3:17)
B. Benediction (3:18)