2Peter 1:5-7

1)Faith- the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen

2)Virtue- voluntarily obedience to truth

3)Temperance- habitual moderation in regards to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions

4)Patience- the act of waiting long for justice or expected good without discontent

5)Godliness- a careful observance of the laws of God proceeding from love and reverence for divine character and commands

6)Brotherly kindness- act of goodwill and benevolence which delights in contributing to the happiness of others

7)Charity- a general sense of love, benevolence, goodwill. Disposition of heart which inclines men to think favorably of their fellowmen and do them good


2 Peter 1:8 "For if these things be in you and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."

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Travis W Hess

Thank you Travis. This is very helpful to me.

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Mike Compton

Where did you get these definitions from?Are they yours? They are great...thank you!

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Chris

They were in an old notebook of mine without references. I'm sure they were not original with me.

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Travis W Hess