Illustrations from 2 Peter

8 illustrations referencing 2 Peter

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Theosis: Becoming Partakers of the Divine Nature - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content The Eastern Orthodox tradition proclaims the most audacious truth in Christianity: we are called to become partakers of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4). This is...

2 Peter 1:4, John 17:21, Galatians 2:20
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Theosis: Becoming Partakers of the Divine Nature - Story

A story related to this content The Eastern Orthodox tradition proclaims the most audacious truth in Christianity: we are called to become partakers of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4). This is theosi...

2 Peter 1:4, John 17:21, Galatians 2:20
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Living Between the Already and Not Yet - Story

A story related to this content Christians live in the tension between 'already' and 'not yet.' Christ's kingdom has already been inaugurated through His first coming, death, and resurrection, but it...

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 21:1-5, 2 Peter 3:10-13
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Living Between the Already and Not Yet - Contemporary Example

A contemporary example of this content Christians live in the tension between 'already' and 'not yet.' Christ's kingdom has already been inaugurated through His first coming, death, and resurrection,...

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 21:1-5, 2 Peter 3:10-13
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Lessons from Guilt

In our modern world, Guilt presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these w...

2 Peter 3:9
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The Assurance Challenge

In our modern world, Assurance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate the...

2 Peter 3:9
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Grace and Theosis - Orthodox (Ephesians 2:8-9)

The Orthodox affirm: we cannot save ourselves—we need divine grace. But salvation isn't just legal declaration; it's transformation—theosis, becoming like God. Grace enables our participation in divin...

gracetheosistransformationEphesians 2:8-9
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Theosis and the Spirit's Fruit - Orthodox (Galatians 5:22-23)

Orthodox theology sees the fruit of the Spirit as evidence of theosis—becoming partakers of divine nature. God IS love, joy, peace. As we grow into union with Him, His attributes become ours—not by ou...

Galatians 5:22-23