Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. Cross References Ephesians 4:13until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, as we mature to the full measure of the stature of Christ. Ephesians 4:24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Hebrews 12:10 Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. 2 Peter 2:18 With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error. 2 Peter 2:19 They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to corruption. For a man is a slave to whatever has overcome him. 2 Peter 2:20 If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through their knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:13 But in keeping with God's promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. 1 John 3:2 Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. Chapter Outline 1. Peter confirms the hope of the increase of God's grace,5. exhorts them, by faith, and good works, to make their calling sure; 12. whereof he is careful to remind them, knowing that his death is at hand; 16. and assures them of the authenticity of the Gospel, by the eyewitness of the apostles and the prophets. Jump to Previous Caused Completely Corruption Divine Earthly Escape Escaped Evil Exceeding Exceedingly Exists Granted Great Highly Hope Lust Means Nature Order Partakers Participate Precious Promises Rewards Sharers Whereby Wondrous WorldJump to Next Caused Completely Corruption Divine Earthly Escape Escaped Evil Exceeding Exceedingly Exists Granted Great Highly Hope Lust Means Nature Order Partakers Participate Precious Promises Rewards Sharers Whereby Wondrous World |
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