Introduction
The apostolical address, and the persons to whom the epistle was sent described by the state into which God had called, and in which he had placed, them, 2 Peter 1:1-4 . What graces they should possess in order to be fruitful in the knowledge of God, 2 Peter 1:5-8 . The miserable state of those who either have not these graces, or have fallen from them, 2 Peter 1:9 . Believers should give diligence to make their calling and election sure, 2 Peter 1:10 , 2 Peter 1:11 . The apostle's intimations of his speedy dissolution, and his wish to confirm and establish those Churches in the true faith, 2 Peter 1:12-15 . The certainty of the Gospel, and the convincing evidence which the apostle had of its truth from being present at the transfiguration, by which the word of prophecy was made more sure, 2 Peter 1:16-19 . How the prophecies came, and their nature, 2 Peter 1:20 , 2 Peter 1:21 .
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