2 Peter 1:4
Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises; that
by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the
corruption that is in the world through lust.
What is our scripture text saying?
Our scripture text is saying
that as believers we share in the divine nature of God which occurs at
regeneration; this new birth gives all believers a new life in Christ.
Believers must share in the divine nature of God in order to live in holiness
with Him. As stated in verse 3 God the Father has equipped all believers with
what is needed to live in holiness while wearing His righteous garment of
salvation. This was accomplished through His divine power as He prepared His
Son Jesus to redeem man from sin and all ungodliness. During the redemptive
process all believers have been washed in Jesus' blood as it is the purifying
agent.
Believers being partakers in the divine nature of God, believers no
longer lust after the world and what it calls wisdom, understanding and human
nature. Believers being partakers in God's divine nature sees things through
the eyes of God and views the world and it core values as foolish. It is by
God's divine nature, His holiness and wisdom is how the world will be judged.
Believers, we are blessed and highly favored and the unsaved are
encouraged to put on the divine nature of God by accepting His gift of
salvation.
God's nature is one of holiness and righteousness.
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