Re:Verse passage – 2 Peter 1:1-4 (day six)
When Peter wrote his second letter, he wasn’t addressing individuals. He wrote to churches – communities that gathered to hear the Word read aloud and discern its meaning together. In the first century, Scripture was always received in community, not in isolation.
That matters when we read Peter’s encouragement: “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life” (v.3). This is not merely an individual promise but a corporate one. Together, the church has everything it needs to grow in godliness. Together, we are called to add to our faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love.
In a world where faith is often privatized, Peter reminds us that the Christian life is not a solo pursuit. Growth in Christ is something we discern, pursue, and embody together.
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