| II Peter 1:3-4 (Partakers of Divine nature) [message #691] |
Sun, 03 March 2019 23:55  |
john.svk
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His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.
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| Re: II Peter 1:3-4 (Partakers of Divine nature) [message #694 is a reply to message #691] |
Tue, 05 March 2019 20:58  |
Arul
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Scripture:
2 Peter 1: vs 3. According as His divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that has called us to glory and virtue:
vs 4: Whereby (by means of) are given unto us exceedingly great and precious promises: that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust
Observation:
God through CHRIST has already given us His children who are born again all that we need - for life on earth (meeting our needs, blessings not necessarily affluence, peace, healing, protection) and Godliness (fruitful living - spiritual, transforming into Christ). This we can only know what is given to us through the knowledge of Him. Who is Jesus, what is His nature, what has He done for me. What is the ministry of the Holy Spirit. For example vs 2 reads "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord". Shallow understanding will be like a house built on sand. We need to be built on the rock which is Jesus. Also Jesus mentioned about the sower and the seed. Good ground - where the roots are deep "But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. 9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear."
Born again life needs to be lived out in FAITH. Hebrews 11:6a "Without faith it is impossible to please God..". Hebrews 11 is how all the Godly examples livied there life in faith. So as vs 4, We are great and precious promises, so we through these in faith become partakers of the divine nature of God (Holy Spirit filled life), escaping the worldly (fleshly) desires and life.
Application:
I need to work my salvation with trembling and fear. Studying the word of God and rely on the Holy Spirit to teach me the things of God. John 14: 26"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you."
Prayer: God thank you opening our eyes and hearts. Enable us to see who we are in Christ and may we be a transformed in to the image of Christ by submitting and obeying you. You be glorified through us. In the strong name of Jesus I pray. Amen
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| Re: II Peter 1:3-4 (Partakers of Divine nature) [message #695 is a reply to message #694] |
Tue, 05 March 2019 21:03 |
john.svk
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Scripture:
Confirm Your Calling and Election
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence,by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.
Peter here talked about the calling of every believer which is a godly life with Christ's character.
Knowing Father God and Jesus Christ is the eternal life. The greatest promise that Jesus given to us is to share the Glory that He received from Father [John 17:3,22]
Observation:
We have many great promises in New Testament to guarantee a godly life and to partake in God's nature which are the characteristics of Lord [Eg: fruits of Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22,23]. Those who belong to Christ will possess these attributes.
Some of the promises listed here are:
1) Romans 6:14 - For Sin shall not have dominion over you.
2) I thessalonians 4:7,8 - Holy Spirit helped us to live a holy life. As per I Thess 5:23 - May our Lord sanctify us completely and present us blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus
3) Jude 1:24 - Now to Him who is able to keep us from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of His glory with great joy
4) I Peter 5:10 - God who called us to His glory in Christ will himself restore, confirms, Strengthen and establish us
5) I John 3:2 - We shall be like Christ, when he appears
Application:
Through faith we have to hold on to these promises and inherit Christ's nature. Looking to Jesus who is our author and perfecter of our faith, who endured the cross.
We ought to live a humble and obedient life to the point of death just like Christ [Philippians 2:8]
Prayer:
Dear Father, help us to partake in Christ's nature and fill us with Your Holy Spirit that reveals the mind of Christ.
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