1. What is the meaning of 2 Peter 1:9?

2. How does 2 Peter 1:9 describe the consequences of lacking spiritual growth?

3. What does "blind and shortsighted" mean in the context of 2 Peter 1:9?

4. How can we ensure we remember our "cleansing from past sins" daily?

5. Which other scriptures emphasize the importance of spiritual maturity and growth?

6. How can we apply 2 Peter 1:9 to strengthen our faith journey?

7. What does 2 Peter 1:9 imply about spiritual blindness and forgetfulness of past sins?

8. How does 2 Peter 1:9 challenge believers to examine their spiritual growth?

9. What historical context influenced the writing of 2 Peter 1:9?

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

11. What does being called into marvelous light mean?

12. Who is Jesus Christ?

13. Is being clean akin to being godly?

14. 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?1. What are the specific traits mentioned in 2 Peter 1:5-7 that believers are encouraged to cultivate, and how do they relate to avoiding spiritual blindness?

2. How does the concept of being "cleansed from past sins" influence your daily walk with Christ, and what practical steps can you take to remember this cleansing?

3. In what ways can spiritual forgetfulness manifest in a believer's life, and how can regular engagement with Scripture help combat this?

4. How do the teachings in 2 Peter 1:9 align with the call to spiritual maturity found in Hebrews 5:12-14, and what actions can you take to grow in maturity?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced spiritual complacency. What changes did you make, or can you make, to ensure continual growth in your faith journey?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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