2 Peter
2 Peter is attributed in its superscription to Simon Peter, the disciple of Jesus. Because 2 Peter contains many indications of authorship later than the death of the apostle, the superscription assumedly was used to give authority to the letter as a whole. The letter warns against those persons who are skeptical concerning the coming of the Day of the Lord. The churches are encouraged to hold fast the faith they have received, for as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be again when the Son of Man shall come. The Day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night. Therefore, all Christians should live in readiness for it.
