Lesson 260: 2 Peter 1:3
Lesson 260: 2 Peter 1:3
2 Peter 1:3
The Blueprint — The Verse
His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.
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The Context — The History
2 Peter combats false teachers and moral laxity. Divine power through knowing Christ supplies full resources for godliness — no supplemental secret knowledge required.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Peter opens with grace and peace through knowledge of God and Jesus. His divine power granted all needed for life and godliness through knowing the one who called by glory and virtue.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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2 Peter 1:2
Grace to you and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord,
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2 Peter 1:4
by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.
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Discussion
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What do you feel is missing for godly living that God has actually provided?
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How does knowing Christ supply power?
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What false teachers promise what only Christ gives?