The Greek word for was used in “...sure”: “sure” (bebaian) classical Greek to refer to a warranty deed, somewhat like those people use today on houses and other pieces of property. Proof of: ownership & Right of possession godly behavior is a for himself that One’s “warranty deed” Jesus Christ has cleansed him from his past sins and therefore that he was in fact called and elected by God. [Bebaian is 6:19), rendered “secure” (Heb (Rom 4:16), “guaranteed” (2 Cor 1:7), “firm” (Heb 3:6), “courage” (Heb 3:14), and “confidence” (Heb 9:17).] “in force” This refers to efficacious work in salvation (Rom “...calling”: God’s 1:7; 8:30; 1 Cor 1:9). Holy to acknowledge Jesus Christ and serve His Spirit’s call purposes. work of choosing some (by His grace, not their “...election”: God’s merits) to serve Him in particular places and ways (Rom 8:33; 11:5; Eph 1:4; Col 3:12; 1 Pet 1:1). A believer shows by his godly life and his growth in the virtues mentioned in 2 Pet 1:5-7 that he is called of God and His elect. a believer will not fall ptaiseìte). “...fall”: Such (or “stumble,” This word does not suggest that a believer loses his “stumble” salvation, for salvation does not depend on spiritual one’s growth. The Greek word for stumble means or “to trip up” “to experience a reversal.” Certainly one who is maturing in Christ will not trip up in his spiritual life as readily as one who is immature and nearsighted. 11] For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Constant victory is the goal.
“...sure”: The Greek word for “sure” (bebaian) was used in classical Greek to refer to a warranty deed, somewhat like those people use today on houses and other pieces of property. Proof of: ownership & Right of possession One’s godly behavior is a “warranty deed” for himself that Jesus Christ has cleansed him from his past sins and therefore that he was in fact called and elected by God. [Bebaian is rendered “secure” (Heb 6:19), “guaranteed” (Rom 4:16), “firm” (2 Cor 1:7), “courage” (Heb 3:6), “confidence” (Heb 3:14), and “in force” (Heb 9:17).] “...calling”: This refers to God’s efficacious work in salvation (Rom 1:7; 8:30; 1 Cor 1:9). Holy Spirit’s call to acknowledge Jesus Christ and serve His purposes. “...election”: God’s work of choosing some (by His grace, not their merits) to serve Him in particular places and ways (Rom 8:33; 11:5; Eph 1:4; Col 3:12; 1 Pet 1:1). A believer shows by his godly life and his growth in the virtues mentioned in 2 Pet 1:5-7 that he is called of God and His elect. “...fall”: Such a believer will not fall (or “stumble,” ptaiseìte). This word “stumble” does not suggest that a believer loses his salvation, for salvation does not depend on one’s spiritual growth. The Greek word for stumble means “to trip up” or “to experience a reversal.” Certainly one who is maturing in Christ will not trip up in his spiritual life as readily as one who is immature and nearsighted. 11] For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Constant victory is the goal.
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