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January 15, 1984
In his second letter, the apostle Peter detailed vital expectations of a Christian upon acceptance of Jesus Christ and entering into God’s family. As believers, we are to possess an increasing measure of faith, goodness, and knowledge, Alistair Begg points out. Progress in these areas is vital as we stand on the promises of God and look forward to the prospect of heaven
3His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him fwho called us to3 his own glory and excellence,4 4by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become gpartakers of the divine nature, hhaving escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire. 5For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith iwith virtue,5 and virtue jwith knowledge, 6and knowledge with self-control, and self-control kwith steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, 7and godliness lwith brotherly affection, and brotherly affection mwith love. 8For if these qualities6 are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or nunfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he ois blind, having forgotten that he was pcleansed from his former sins. 10Therefore, brothers,7 be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and qelection, for if you practice these qualities ryou will never fall. 11For in this way there will be richly provided for you san entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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