Knowledge of God; 2 Peter

2 Peter 1:1-11
Grace and Peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness ( virtual)
Through these he has given us his great and precious promises : 1)participate in the divine nature and 2)escape the corruption in the world cause by evil desires.
Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; knowledge; self-control; perseverance; godliness; brotherly kindness; love.
Above quality may keep us from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. You will never fall.
Be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure.
God's purpose for his people is that they should come to share his own nature and character - nothing less.
So to faith must be added other qualities. In this way knowledge of Christ is translated into action.
Why?
We are not fight or victory, but from victory.
These characters are the recipe of a abundant Christian life.
We are to share the nature and goodness of Jesus Christ, not to earn or fight for it. But we have to make every effort to add these to our nature.
God had given us these promise so ask it, then we can get it.
Environment causes believer fall and shake faith, so be all the more eager to make our calling and election sure.
How?
To be a productive and effective Christian through knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Be more eager to trust in the Lord!