2 Peter 3:11-13 False Teachers, Scott Mitchell

In 2 Peter 3:11-13, Peter begins his application based on what he has just taught his readers. Application to living can only be properly known after there is an understanding of the information presented. Peter and Paul follow a model of informing their readers who they are in Christ and what benefits they have, before moving into application. Too many preachers and Bible teachers jump from verse to application before a proper contextual understanding is established. We can learn a lot from the apostles.