This second epistle of Peter was again written to the Jews who had become Christians. It also has some similar teachings. It is a reminder that we all need to be taught "line upon line." We often tend to forget or grow lax in our Christian life if we are not reminded of the things which we have learned.
In verse 1, Peter introduces himself as a servant and an apostle. He could have been proud to be one of only a few apostles and part of an even more exclusive group that had seen Christ's transfigurations. Rather, he is a servant and that is his glory. He is writing to those who have obtained like precious faith. They have obtained this faith through the righteousness of God and not through any goodness of their own.
He wishes them grace and peace multiplied. Grace had already been given them when they had been converted. However, Christians need a continual supply. In order to receive it, they must stay close to God. He also asks peace for them: peace from persecution, peace in the church, and peace of mind and security in Christ.
God's amazing power has given us everything that we need to succeed in our Christian life. We can receive these gifts through the knowledge of God. This is not only a head knowledge, but also an experiential knowledge. We can only know it be experiencing it.
God has also given us amazing promises. Because of this, we can partake of God's nature. We can be holy before God. We can escape the corruption of the world. This doesn't come in our own strength or by our own good works. It only comes through the power of God in our lives.
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