2 Peter 1:10-11
What is written? (ESV)
Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall. For in this way there will be richly provided for you an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
What does it say?
As a result brethren, be vigilant to realize your calling and election (salvation) by practicing these things. If you do this, you will be welcomed into the kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
What is its immediate context?
Peter’s second letter, like his first, still encourages the faithful to remain so while focusing on the peril of false teaching. In this immediate context, Peter has just listed several qualities (virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love) that they should make “every effort” to add to their faith. In fact, they must be added and “increasing” (vs 8). “For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from his former sins.” (vs 9)
How 2 Peter 1:10-11 is applied across Bible answers
Can we lose our salvation?
Christians must be constantly aware and working to confirm our salvation. Specifically, we should be adding those qualities to our faith.
