http://versebyversecommentary.com/2-peter/2-peter-219/ by Dr. Grant C. Richison Thu, 24 May 2012 18:49:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://versebyversecommentary.com/2-peter/2-peter-219/comment-page-1/#comment-49314 Grant Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:45:12 +0000 http://versebyversecommentary.com/1998/07/15/2-peter-219/#comment-49314 Don, I added "based on the Word of God." Thanks for that clarification. Don, I added “based on the Word of God.” Thanks for that clarification.

]]> http://versebyversecommentary.com/2-peter/2-peter-219/comment-page-1/#comment-49311 Donald Knapp Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:25:46 +0000 http://versebyversecommentary.com/1998/07/15/2-peter-219/#comment-49311 Could it be added in the comment on "responsible decisions" that it is in obedience to the revealed principles and code of conduct in the N.T. that is part of making "our calling and election sure"? In the last couple decades, the emphasis on the grace of God in the life of the believer and his liberty has swung the pendulum precariously to the left of the balance between "liberty" and "freedom". Is it possible that the move away from the accusation of "legalism" without a parallel declaration of separation unto holiness in life (including music, dress, deportment in corporate worship, not to mention in the home and workplace) has been the catalyst for the very loose lifestyles being preached as acceptable in the emerging churches and at many so-called evangelical seminars and parties? Could it be added in the comment on “responsible decisions” that it is in obedience to the revealed principles and code of conduct in the N.T. that is part of making “our calling and election sure”? In the last couple decades, the emphasis on the grace of God in the life of the believer and his liberty has swung the pendulum precariously to the left of the balance between “liberty” and “freedom”.
Is it possible that the move away from the accusation of “legalism” without a parallel declaration of separation unto holiness in life (including music, dress, deportment in corporate worship, not to mention in the home and workplace) has been the catalyst for the very loose lifestyles being preached as acceptable in the emerging churches and at many so-called evangelical seminars and parties?

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