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Peter is a less often discussed part of the New Testament. I'm a bit confused here, as this seems an almost redundant string of passages here and would appreciate some fresh insight
(NKJV)
5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. 10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge,
Virtue: moral excellence; goodness; righteousness, uprightness, chastity, ethical
6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness,
Isn't godliness virtue by another name? why does perseverance come before godliness when virtue is so similar? Godliness: conforming to the laws and wishes of God; devout; pious. But is this conformity not manifest in Virtue? What is the distinction?
Why must kindness precede Love? Why not go directly to Love? Kindness is defined by acts, but are godly acts toward one another not considered to be done in a spirit of Love?
8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
What relationship do these virtues listed have in common with the fruits of the Spirit as in Galatians 5:22-23? Love is one overlap, but can you find ways that 2 Peter 1:5-11 interacts with the Fruits of the Spirit verses?
This seems to suggest that old sins are only performed out of habit, a remnant of a past life before being born in Christ. The suggestion seems to be that we who are in Christ should be able to keep His commands and that they not be burdensome. 2 Peter 1:9 echoes Paul's sentiment in Romans 6:2
This one seems to be imploring a state of permanent repentance. Maybe Romans 2:4-10 (?)
(NKJV)
5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins. 10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Fruitful Growth in the Faith [2 Peter 1:5-11]
5 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge,
Virtue: moral excellence; goodness; righteousness, uprightness, chastity, ethical
6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness,
Isn't godliness virtue by another name? why does perseverance come before godliness when virtue is so similar? Godliness: conforming to the laws and wishes of God; devout; pious. But is this conformity not manifest in Virtue? What is the distinction?
7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love.
Why must kindness precede Love? Why not go directly to Love? Kindness is defined by acts, but are godly acts toward one another not considered to be done in a spirit of Love?
8 For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
What relationship do these virtues listed have in common with the fruits of the Spirit as in Galatians 5:22-23? Love is one overlap, but can you find ways that 2 Peter 1:5-11 interacts with the Fruits of the Spirit verses?
9 For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.
This seems to suggest that old sins are only performed out of habit, a remnant of a past life before being born in Christ. The suggestion seems to be that we who are in Christ should be able to keep His commands and that they not be burdensome. 2 Peter 1:9 echoes Paul's sentiment in Romans 6:2
10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble;
11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
This one seems to be imploring a state of permanent repentance. Maybe Romans 2:4-10 (?)