Subject: Why are NT epistles in that Bible order? |
Bible Note: Pam I'm not speaking for Joe but I believe he is taking a rest from the forum. I think his hands are full helping to care for a new set of twins. 2 peter 1:4 probably MacArthur says it best. 1:4 exceedingly great and precious promises. That is, the promises of abundant and eternal life. partakers of the divine nature. This expression is not different from the concepts of being born again, born from above (cf. John 3:3; James 1:18; 1 Pet. 1:23), being in Christ (cf. Rom. 8:1), or being the home of the Trinity (John 14:17–23). The precious promises of salvation result in becoming God’s children in the present age (John 1:12; Rom. 8:9; Gal. 2:20; Col. 1:27), and thereby sharing in God’s nature by the possession of His eternal life. Christians do not become little gods, but they are “new creations” (2 Cor. 5:17) and have the Holy Spirit living in them (1 Cor. 6:19,20). Moreover, believers will partake of the divine nature in a greater way when they bear a glorified body like Jesus Christ (Phil. 3:20,21; 1 John 3:1–3). escaped the corruption. The word “corruption” has the idea of something decomposing or decaying. “Escaped” depicts a successful flight from danger. At the time of salvation, the believer escapes from the power which the rottenness in the world has over him through his fallen, sinful nature. MacArthur, J. J. (1997, c1997). The MacArthur Study Bible (electronic ed.) (2 Pe 1:4). Nashville: Word Pub. Once again I look at as the reassurance that we can resist sin in our walk to live holy and righteous lives. EdB |