130310 The Power of Scripture and the Glory of Christ

SUNDAY MORNING (March 10th) • 2 Peter1:1-15 Making Our Calling and Election Sure What should we make of Peter's greeting: "To those who have obtained a faith of equal stand in with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ" (1:1)? "May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ our Lord" (1:2). What does this mean? In what way has "divine power...granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness" (1:3)? Practically speaking, how do we "become partakers of the divine nature" through the "precious and very great promises" of God (1:4)? In your own words, how would you describe "the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire" (1:4b). In what way has the Christian "escape d' that corruption? Why is it vital for disciples of Christ to supplement their faith with (1:5-7): Virtue ->Knowledge -> Self-control -> Steadfastness -> Godliness -> Brotherly affection -> Love -> How would you summarize Peter's point in 1:8-9? In everyday terms, how do we go about making our "calling and election sure" (1:10)?