Click here to open the Video Devotional 2 Peter 1:8-9 Peter says that if these things (virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love) “are yours and abound” (2 Peter 1:8), you will have knowledge in Christ Jesus and you will be “fruitful” in Him.  Peter goes on to tell us in verse 9 …

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Click here to open the Video Devotional 2 Peter 1:7b In each of these seven qualities described by the Apostle Peter is a role played by each that is required for the next; first of all we must keep in mind that we are to seek these seven qualities with all diligence – a steady, …

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Click here to open the Video Devotional 2 Peter 1:7a Peter says to add to godliness brotherly kindness.  In seeking godliness which we have learned from The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary, is the spontaneous virtue (moral excellence) that come from the indwelling Christ and reflects him, we must, in keeping with what comes from the …

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Click here to open the Video Devotional 2 Peter 1:6c The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Dictionary defines godliness as, “Piety toward God, including the proper conduct that springs from a right relationship with him.  It is not belief in itself, but the devotion toward God and love to others that result from that belief.  Religious FAITH …

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Click here to open the Video Devotional 2 Peter 1:6b The definition of persevere, as listed by Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary and Thesaurus is, “to persist (as in an undertaking) in spite of difficulties.”  So now, the life that one is to strive to live in Christ Jesus is starting to take shape.  With an earnest and …

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