2 Peter 1

Scripture

2 Peter 1:10 

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, 11 and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Observation-What does it say?

Peter is encouraging believers to be sure of their calling and election. 

“In 2 Peter 1:5-7, Peter lists certain things that prove that we are becoming more like the image of Christ.  These things include faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and love.” (David Guzik commentary in enduringword.com)

Understanding-What does it mean?

According to commentary, “It is possible for an unsaved person to do many moral and religious duties.  But the “these things” Peter wrote of are matters of the heart, and should be evident in anyone born again.  Simply said, if we are called, if we are elect, then we are born again-and if we are born again, it shows in the way that we live.” (David Guzik commentary in enduringword.com)

Life Application

Have we confirmed our calling and election? Do a self evaluation from 2 Peter 1:5-7. Better yet, has someone confirmed any of these traits in us recently? If not, it is time to repent and turn our hearts towards (or back towards) Christ. 

-Michelle Gaddi