If you have ever struggled to wrap your mind around the biblical doctrine of election predestination , you are not alone ...

18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

Peter views these qualities as indispensible components of Christian life (1:9 ... the false teachers seek to destroy and exploit (2:1-3). With a pastor's heart, he is especially concerned ...