We are in Fellowship with God; a relationship between beings of the same kind! Many shudder at the thought of being called a god. Yesterday, I established that divinity is not about being Worshipped but about possessing the divine nature. Today, I wrap up these series with a special teaching titled: Partakers of the Divine Nature!
Partakers of the Divine Nature!
2 Peter 1:4, 'Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, seeing that you have escaped the corruption that is in the world caused by evil desires.' I would like you to notice the construction: Through his precious and most magnificient promises...we are made Partakers of the divine nature.. Precious and most magnificent promises! Whew! These are God's pronouncements of the highest kind by which he has made us sharers in the divine nature! An example of such promises are in 2 Corinthians 6:17. But, what does it mean to be a partaker of the divine nature? The Word, 'Partaker' is from the Greek, 'Koinonos' which means 'fellow, partner, associate'. The Word, 'divine', is derived from the Greek, 'Theios', meaning 'pertaining to God, describing God.' The Word, 'nature' is the Greek, 'Phusis', meaning, 'nature, kind, species, constitution'. Putting these together, we understand that we are associates of the God nature, therefore, we are divine! Some agree that we are Partakers of the divine nature, but it doesn't mean we are Gods or divine. Let me help such folks understand the Scriptures. Hebrews 2:14: Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood ,he also himself likewise took part of the same ; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death ,that is ,the devil. The Children were 'Partakers' of flesh and blood. The Word, 'Partakers' is 'Koinoneo'; same family as 'Koinonos' and meaning the same thing. The Children being Partakers of Flesh and blood means that they were what? Flesh and blood! And Jesus partook of same; meaning what? He became Flesh and blood! This describes the Humanity of Jesus as he walked on this earth. I said this to say this: If we are Partakers of the divine nature, it could only mean we are divine! This is to the Father's Glory! We are Vital sons of God, therefore, we are Gods! Many that oppose this do not understand it, therefore, they cannot ask the right questions. This concludes our, 'Ye are Gods!' Series. I trust you were enlightened, inspired and poised to demonstrate to the world the divine excellencies of God, your heavenly Father! #Fellowship #GreaterGlory
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