| 1. Christians need to defend the doctrines of the faith. | 3 |
| 2. False teachers may be identified by their immoral character. | 4, 8, 10, 12–13, 16, 18–19 |
| 3. God will judge false teachers. | 4, 5–7, 11, 14–15 |
| 4. Saints must persevere to be saved. | 17–23 |
| 5. As God grants mercy to those who are called, they must show mercy to others. | 2, 21–23 |
| 6. God grants grace that ensures that his own will persevere. | 1–2, 24–25 |