
3 Actions to Defend Yourself Against Wolves in the Church
Recognize
(vv. 10b–13)
Run From
(vv. 14–19)
Remember
(vv. 20–22)
Growth Questions
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Explain in your own words the significance of Peter’s description of false teachers (wolves) and what his descriptions mean and what they do not mean.
Why would Peter spend so much time, dedicating an entire chapter of this letter, to the descriptions of and warnings against false teachers? Name at least three reasons
In what ways are we to use this information? Both for ourselves, our families, and our churches?
What was mentioned as the inverse passage to 2 Peter 2 when it comes to putting our trust in people to be our spiritual leaders? Why does this matter?
Write out a prayer based on your answers above.