A study in 2 Peter 1:5-11 (2): Encouraged to fruitful knowledge

This is a study on 2 Peter 1:5-11 by Martyn McGeown. Previous article in the series: A Study in 2 Peter 1:5-11 (1b): Adding to our faith _________________ “For if these things be in you, and abound…” (2 Peter 1:8) #1 The promise of fruitfulness Last time we noticed the exhortation, “Add:” “Add to your faith virtue, etc.” Verse 8 gives the reason for the admonition of verse 5. That is why it begins with the word “for” which means “because.” Recall the context: Peter writes to those who have...