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so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature: Peter probably did not mean that our souls are merged with God but that believers share in the qualities of God’s character, such as holiness and love (compare Leviticus 11:44; Matthew 5:43–48; Ephesians 4:24; 5:1).
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Holiness Peter, Second Letter of
Topics
Benedictions: Apostolic, Forms of Blessing: Spiritual, from God Corruption of Sin Empowerment New Creation in Christ Preciousness of Christ: On Account of His: Promises Premonitions Privileges of Saints: Having: The Promises of God Privileges of Saints: Partaking of the Divine Nature Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Sanctification: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Self-Denial: Happy Result Sin: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To, Defining and Illustrating The New Birth: Partaking of the Divine Nature The Promises of God: Are: Exceeding Great and Precious Wisdom: Spiritual, from God