All Things
Second Peter 1:3 assures us “His divine power has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness.” So, what are these “all things”?
- Knowledge through God’s Word (II Tim. 3:16-17, which assures us by His promises, II Pet. 1:4).
- Power through the indwelling Holy Spirit (II Cor. 3:18; Gal. 5:22-23).
- Cleansing through the efficacy of the shed blood of Christ and His high priestly advocacy (I Jn. 1:7, 9; 2:1-2; Heb. 7:25) when we falter and fall.
- Angelic ministration at the bidding of the Lord (Heb. 1:14; cf. Matt. 4:11; Lk. 22:43).
It should be noted, further, that access to all four of these can be implemented or enriched through believing prayer (Ps. 50:15; 91:14-16; 145:17-20; Isa. 41:10).