61) The Book of 2nd Peter

SECOND PETER like First Peter generally focuses on the circumstances and events of the last days (3:3). The last days will be characterized by abomination, anarchy, apathy, apostasy, many apparitions of angels, and much apprehension. The key weapon to combat the assault of confusion is the authority of the written word of God (1:19-21). Peter recorded the only true Interpreter of the Book is the Author of the Book, the Holy Ghost. No church, college, priest, pope, professor, and any other private institution qualifies for a true interpreter of the word.
Simon Peter is unfortunately elevated to an extreme position of homage by the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic church, a common game played by children called Simon says.. and the humor that depicts Saint Peter at the pearly gates of heaven. The actions and words of Simon Peter reveal his objection to this unworthy adoration by people. Romanism claims Peter went to Rome and he was the first Vicar ofChrist or Pope, but there is no proof of either claim.

Simon Peter or Simon says the Rock of the church is the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Peter 2:4-8). Simon says there is no need of a special priest-class or religious hierarchy because every saint is a spiritual priest (Heb. 13:15-16; 1 Peter 2:4-5). Peter told an Italian to stop giving him any homage (Acts 10:25-26). Simon says the Scriptures are more sure than any apparition, dream, miracle, phenomenon, relic, or vision (1:19-21). Simon also encouraged believers to believe the writings of Paul. Peter also discerned that unstable religionists will wrestle with the truths of the writings of Paul unto their own destruction (3:15-16).

Second Timothy and Second Peter bear many similarities. Both authors were aware of their impending martyrdom, but they were joyful of the occasion. Both warned of a future apostasy and the apostate teachers.
Apostasy of the religious leaders is characterized by the heinous sin Of simony. Simony is the crime of buying or selling ecclesiastical preferment or the corrupt presentation of anyone to an ecclesiastical benefice for money or reward. The selling of idols, images, indulgences, relics, and special prayers for departed loved ones are the wicked ways Of greedy dogs (Isa. 56:9-12; Matt. 23:14). The foolish proponents of the corrupt Alexandrian manuscripts deceive people about their preferences in order to maintain their prestige. Peter and Paul were absolutely sure of their salvation through the Scriptures (2 Tim. 1:12). The epistle contains 3 chapters and 61 verses.