vv. 5-8. Progress in Christian virtues

“if these things be in you, and abound . . . .”

v. 9. Purged from old sins

“he that lacketh these things. . . .”

v. 10. Practical security

“if ye do these things, ye shall never fall. . . .

vv. 12, 13. Putting you in remembrance

“... of these things. . . .”

vv. 14, 15. Putting off my tabernacle

“after my decease have these things always in remembrance.”

v. 16. Power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ

v. 17, Proclaimed; v. 19, Predicted.

(2) Grave Perils—Chapter 2

FALSE TEACHERS . . .

Their Pernicious ways

v. 1, crafty; v. 3, covetous; v. 10, conceited; v. 12, corrupt in words, eyes, heart, feet; v. 17, clouds—carried with a tempest.

Their Punishment sure

v. 1, swift; v. 9, sure; v. 16, startling.

(3) Glorious Prospect—Chapter 3

BELOVED ...

vv. 1, 2, Be mindful; v. 8, Be not ignorant; v. 14, Be diligent; v. 17, Beware.