In his second Epistle, Peter writes to people with like precious faith. It is a faith that has not been earned. Rather, it has been allotted to them by their God and Saviour Jesus Christ, who has bestowed to them all things that pertain unto life and godliness.

This is perhaps one of the most misunderstood passages in the Bible. For example someone I was talking to about Jesus quoted some verses from the Sermon on the Mount and made application to himself. But, the man was not a Christian. This sermon is specifically for his disciples. It is only people who are trusting Jesus for forgiveness from sin can address God as Father. Jesus is the one who gives those who trust in him the right, the privilege, to call God Father. This sermon shows what a true Christian is and how a true Christian should live.

Don't imagine that you have a sin that is too big for God to deal with. There is no sin too big or too small for God to forgive. However, God's word is very clear - he that believeth not is condemned already. It really is not a good thing for you to not believe that God sent his only begotten Son into the world to pay the price for your sin.

The very thought of continuing in sin, after being saved by the grace of God, is abhorrent. When the Lord Jesus Christ laid down his life on the cross he did so having lived a life of perfection.

On their annual visit to Jerusalem Joseph and Mary mistakenly left Jesus behind.