Peter
Teachers
Lesson Summary
Larry Johnson guided the class through a detailed examination of 2 Peter 1:1‑7, focusing on the characteristics of a "faith of equal standing" and the role of God’s righteousness in fostering that faith. He clarified the Greek meaning of "Christ" as a specially anointed king, priest, and liberator, and he connected this to the call for believers to share in a like‑precious faith that yields equal reward. The teacher further explained how grace, described as God’s priceless favor, motivates right living, while peace represents the calm assurance that follows when our thoughts align with God’s will. The class then explored the progression of virtues listed in verses 5‑7—faith, moral excellence, knowledge, self‑control, endurance, godliness, brotherly affection, and love—illustrating how each builds upon the other to help believers partake in the divine nature and escape worldly corruption. Larry emphasized that deepening our knowledge of God is the key to accessing the divine power that supplies all we need for both this life and the next, ultimately multiplying grace and peace in the lives of Linder Road Church members.
Key Scriptures
To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ. May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of our God and of Jesus Christ.
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence. By which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.