New Testament · General Letters
2 Peter Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of 2 Peter: growing in faith, false teachers and the Lord’s return.
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How does Peter instruct believers to grow?
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Answer: C. Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ
2 Peter 3:18 concludes with the instruction to grow in grace and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.
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What is the primary literary style of 2 Peter?
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Answer: B. Letter/epistle style with theological exhortation
2 Peter is written as a letter, combining doctrinal teaching with exhortations to believers (2 Peter 1:13-15).
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What example does Peter give of God's judgment on the ungodly?
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Answer: D. The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
2 Peter 2:6 uses Sodom and Gomorrah as an example of God's judgment on the ungodly.
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Why does Peter say the Lord delays His coming?
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Answer: A. He is longsuffering, not willing that any should perish
2 Peter 3:9 explains that God's delay is due to His patience, desiring all to come to repentance.
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Who is believed to be the author of the book of 2 Peter?
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Answer: D. The Apostle Peter
2 Peter is traditionally attributed to the Apostle Peter, as indicated in the opening verse (2 Peter 1:1).
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What does Peter say about God's timing regarding the Day of the Lord?
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Answer: B. One day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day
2 Peter 3:8 explains God's different perspective on time, showing why the Day of the Lord may seem delayed.
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What does Peter say believers should be looking for?
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Answer: D. New heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells
2 Peter 3:13 speaks of believers looking for new heavens and a new earth where righteousness dwells.
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What does 2 Peter say about the nature of biblical prophecy?
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Answer: C. It is inspired by God and speaks of future events
2 Peter 1:20-21 affirms that prophecy is inspired by the Holy Spirit and concerns future fulfillment.
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How does Peter describe those who have escaped the corruption in the world?
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Answer: B. Through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue
2 Peter 1:3 describes how believers escape worldly corruption through the knowledge of Christ who called them.
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What final warning does Peter give to believers?
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Answer: B. Beware lest you fall from your own steadfastness being led away by error
2 Peter 3:17 warns believers to be on guard against being led away by the error of lawless people.
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How does Peter describe false teachers?
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Answer: C. They secretly bring in destructive heresies
2 Peter 2:1 warns that false teachers will secretly introduce destructive heresies among believers.
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Which event or theme does 2 Peter strongly emphasize as crucial for Christian growth?
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Answer: A. Knowledge of Jesus Christ
2 Peter 1:3-8 emphasizes growing in the knowledge of Jesus Christ as essential for Christian development.
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Which geographical area is associated with the recipients of 2 Peter?
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Answer: C. Asia Minor
The letter was likely addressed to churches in Asia Minor, as inferred from historical and textual context (2 Peter 3:1).
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What is a distinctive literary feature of 2 Peter compared to other New Testament epistles?
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Answer: B. Emphasis on apocalyptic imagery and warning
2 Peter contains vivid apocalyptic imagery and a strong warning about the end times and false teachers (2 Peter 3).
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How does Peter warn about Paul's letters?
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Answer: D. The untaught and unstable twist them to their own destruction
2 Peter 3:16 warns that some distort Paul's letters, as they do other Scriptures, to their own destruction.
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Answer key
- C. Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ
- B. Letter/epistle style with theological exhortation
- D. The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
- A. He is longsuffering, not willing that any should perish
- D. The Apostle Peter
- B. One day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day
- D. New heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells
- C. It is inspired by God and speaks of future events
- B. Through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue
- B. Beware lest you fall from your own steadfastness being led away by error
- C. They secretly bring in destructive heresies
- A. Knowledge of Jesus Christ
- C. Asia Minor
- B. Emphasis on apocalyptic imagery and warning
- D. The untaught and unstable twist them to their own destruction
About the book of 2 Peter
2 Peter is the 61st book of the Bible and belongs to the General Letters section of the New Testament. It has 3 chapters. 2 Peter urges believers to grow in faith and knowledge, warns against false teachers, and explains why the Lord’s return is not delayed.
Using this quiz with a group
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