The book 2 Peter is an encouragement for God’s church to continue persevering in the Christian life on the basis of God’s promises. He wants us to know that God’s promises are sure, so that we will give ourselves to good works rather than indulging our sinful desires. We must not be taken in by those who say there is no judgment, and therefore we may live as we please.
Your second sermon from Peter will explain what the good works are that God wants us to do. You will focus on the list of virtues given by Peter and help Christian believers to know what pursuing these virtues looks like today. You should also mention why we want to pursue these virtues: what God has done and what God has promised.
5 For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge,