2 Peter 1:1-4

I. “Human nature”

A. “We were…by nature children of wrath” (Ephesians 2:3)
B. Sin has corrupted the world (2 Peter 1:4)
C. This is an individual choice (John 8:44)

II. “Divine nature”

A. Available to all who are called (2 Thessalonians 2:14; 1 Peter 2:9)
B. Through His exceedingly great and precious promises
1. The promise of the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:49; Acts 2:33)
2. The promise of remission of sins (Acts 2:38-39)
3. The promise of eternal life (Titus 1:2; James 1:12)

III. What are the characteristics of the “divine nature”?

A. Righteousness (1:1; Matthew 5:6, 10; 1 Peter 3:14)
B. Grace (1:2; John 1:14, 17; Romans 3:24)
C. Peace (1:2; Romans 15:33; 16:20; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Romans 14:19)
D. Glory (1:3; Matthew 25:31; 2 Thessalonians 2:14)
E. Virtue (1:3; 1 Peter 2:9; Philippians 4:8)