… and to perseverance, godliness;
Summary: Cleanliness may be next to godliness, but the two words mean very different things.
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2 Peter 1:6b — Looking Back
… and to self-control, perseverance …
Summary: Self-control is not just a one-time thing. Real self-control extends through time.
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… and to knowledge, self-control;
Summary: Without knowledge, we have no reason to use self-control. Without faith, we cannot know what knowledge to believe and use.
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… and to goodness, knowledge …
Summary: Human knowledge is every bit as reliable as humans. Goodness is a reflection of God’s love for us. There is a reason that Peter adds goodness to our faith before knowledge.
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… to add to your faith goodness …
Summary: Faith is that precious gift of knowing Jesus Christ personally. Goodness is what we do with it.
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… make every effort …
Summary: This simple phrase, “Make every effort,” is translated from a Greek word that requires speed in our response, diligence in our application, and eagerness in our attitude.
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For this very reason …
Summary: This conjunctive phrase connects the reasons for living a godly life to the need to live a godly life.
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… having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
Summary: As we read Peter’s words, it is important to remember that we exist in two forms at once. We are both flesh and spirit.
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… having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
Summary: Peter points to something that may not be obvious because like a fish in water, we are immersed in our culture’s sin.
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… so that through them you may participate in the divine nature …
Summary: How is it possible that we can participate in God’s divine nature? How is it possible that a hundred choral voices can join into one? There is a parallel here that might help us understand this passage.
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