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As if he had said, God hath called you by his word, his providence, and his Spirit, to repentance, faith, and new obedience. By obeying this call, and turning sincerely to God, you became God’s elect or chosen people; even elect, through the sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience. See on 1 Peter 1:2.
David Guzik commentary on 2 Peter 1, where Peter encourages the followers to know God and what He has done for the believer.
The satisfactory meritorious righteousness and obedience of Christ gives faith all its value and preciousness: and the righteousness of such a person cannot but be of infinite value to those who by faith receive it. For, (1.) This Jesus Christ is God, yea, our God, as it is in the original.
22 mar 2016 · Verse 10. Wherefore — Seeing the danger of apostasy, and the fearful end of them who obey not the Gospel, and thus receive the grace of God in vain; give all diligence, σπουδασατε, hasten, be deeply careful, labour with the most intense purpose of soul. To make your calling — From deep Gentile darkness into the marvellous light of the Gospel.
Peter was a central leader in the early church (Matt 16:18), despite denying Jesus three times (Mark 14:66–72). After Jesus restored him (John 21:15–19), Peter would go on to preach at Pentecost (Acts 2), escape from prison (Acts 12:1–17), and carry the gospel throughout the Roman Empire.
Verses 10–22. Chapter 3. Verses 1–2. Verses 3–7. Verse 8. Verses 9–10. Verses 11–18. The penman of this epistle appears plainly to be the same who wrote the foregoing; and, whatever difference some learned men apprehend they discern in the style of this epistle from that of the former, this cannot be a sufficient argument to assert ...
David Guzik :: Study Guide for 2 Peter 1. The Sure Christian Life. A. An encouragement to know God and what He has done for us. 1. (2 Peter 1:1) Introducing a letter from Peter, to believers.
