II Peter 2:1-9; Following his affirmation of prophesy as a means of accurately communicating God’s revealed truth, Peter informs his readers that false teachers would seek to infiltrate the church. Their goal is to “introduce destructive heresies” and “bring the way of truth into disrepute”. However, their destruction will be swift and sure, as the Lord repeatedly judged such wickedness in the OT. Peter assures the church that God will rescue the godly and hold the unrighteous for punishment.