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Escaping the Pollutions of the World

Peter had noticed that some people had come to church in order to escape the worst of the corrupt culture around them, and in order to better themselves.

Come out From Among Them

The Lord delivers his people from error. Whereas fake Christians repeatedly and ultimately fail to repent and reform.

Drawing Away Disciples

You must beware of false doctrines and of those that teach them. Do not think that God takes sinful doctrines any less seriously than he does sinful deeds.

Treading Under Foot the Son of God

We know well that “The Lord shall judge his people,” and that “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”

If Ye Endure Chastening

Whether or not we become aware of the correlation between sin and chastisement, we have sins to repent of.

If They Shall Fall Away

Those who bear the distinguishing mark of the true Christian cannot fall away from their Saviour. They have “better things” than those who do.

Lest I Should Be a Castaway

True Christians are—or should be—distinguished by their faith, humility, repentance and good works. This must include “works meet for repentance.”

Them He Also Glorified

Paul uses the word “glorified” in its past tense, describing each of these things as having already happened, according to God’s eternal decree.

They Shall Never Perish

The Lord Jesus Christ affirms that he gives to his sheep “eternal life; and they shall never perish.” Nothing could be clearer.

Make Your Calling and Election Sure

What we must all do, according to the apostle Peter, is make sure that we are true Christians.