2 Peter 1:3 KJV [3] “according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:” The Lord is good to all of His children. You have never met a child of God who said, “I wish I had never gotten saved.” I have never heard this statement in all of my years as a Christian. I have heard many people say, “If I had known that being saved was this wonderful, I would have gotten saved sooner.” Why is …
“Grace and Peace”
2 Peter 1:2 KJV [2] “grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,” The verse before us supplies us with two of the greatest resources of the Christian life. Peter mentions grace and peace in the opening of this verse. The child of God must have both of these present every day to serve and live for our Lord faithfully. Why is grace and peace so important? Why do we read of them so often in the greetings of the letters from the apostles? I think that these are legitimate …
“Like Precious Faith”
2 Peter 1:1 KJV [1] “Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:” Peter places his title as a servant before his position as an apostle, because he was a servant first. He also remembered the teaching and example of our Savior. Jesus taught the disciples that they were to be servants of the Most High God. As believers, we should be mindful that we are servants of the Lord Jesus. He addresses those who have …
“The Kiss of Charity”
1 Peter 5:14 KJV [14] “Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.” Peter gives us the custom for greeting the brethren in Bible days, especially in that region and the people he was writing to. This custom is still practiced in some countries today. Honestly, I am glad this is not our custom in America. A firm handshake and a friendly smile are adequate. However, we must consider the principle behind this verse. Peter is encouraging the brethren to greet one another with Christian charity. Our customs …