1. What is the meaning of 2 Peter 1:5?

2. How can we diligently add "virtue" to our faith in daily life?

3. What does "knowledge" in 2 Peter 1:5 mean for personal spiritual growth?

4. How does 2 Peter 1:5 connect with Proverbs 4:7 on gaining wisdom?

5. In what ways can we practice "self-control" as instructed in 2 Peter 1:5?

6. How can "perseverance" from 2 Peter 1:5 be applied during trials and challenges?

7. How does 2 Peter 1:5 relate to the concept of faith and works in Christianity?

8. What is the historical context of 2 Peter 1:5?

9. How does 2 Peter 1:5 challenge modern Christian beliefs?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Peter 1?

11. Some argue 2 Peter 1 contradicts other scriptures by emphasizing human effort (“make every effort” in verse 5) within salvation; how is this tension resolved?

12. What is the Bible's perspective on excellence?

13. What are the main themes of 2 Peter?

14. Are you growing in faith and knowledge of Christ?1. How does the concept of "adding to your faith" challenge your current understanding of spiritual growth?

2. In what practical ways can you pursue virtue in your daily life, and how does this reflect your faith?

3. How can you cultivate a deeper knowledge of God and His Word, and why is this important for your spiritual maturity?

4. Reflect on a time when you made a conscious effort to grow in a specific area of your faith. What was the outcome?

5. How do the qualities listed in 2 Peter 1:5-7 (virtue, knowledge, etc.) interconnect, and how can they be applied in your community or church setting?1. How does Peter describe the divine power and promises of God in verses 1-4?

2. What virtues does Peter encourage believers to cultivate and why?

3. How does the pursuit of these virtues contribute to a fruitful and effective Christian life?

4. Why does Peter link spiritual blindness to a lack of these virtues?

5. How does Peter’s personal witness of Christ’s glory on the Mount of Transfiguration serve as a testament to Christ's divinity?

6. How does Peter portray the relationship between divine prophecy and human will?

7. Why do you think Peter refers to the prophetic word as a 'light shining in a dark place'?

8. How can we apply the virtues listed by Peter in our daily lives? Give practical examples.

9. In what ways can we partake in the divine nature in contemporary society?

10. How can we assure our calling and election in the world today, as suggested by Peter?

11. Reflect on a situation where you needed to exercise the virtues listed by Peter. How did it change the situation?

12. How can Peter's assertion of the prophetic word influence our understanding and response to the Bible today?

13. How does the concept of partaking in God's divine nature challenge or affirm your current understanding of Christian living?

14. How can we escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires as suggested in verse 4?

15. What does the affirmation of Jesus by God the Father mean to your personal faith journey?

16. In what ways does the affirmation of Christ's glory reassure you in your faith?

17. Reflect on the meaning of prophecy in your faith. How does it influence your perception of the Bible and your Christian walk?

18. How can you ensure that you are not spiritually 'shortsighted' or 'blind' as Peter warns?

19. In the context of present day living, how can we ascertain the certainty of Christ's return?

20. How might cultivating the virtues mentioned in this chapter help us to respond to the challenges in our world today?

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