“Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (NKJV) [1]
Key Meanings
- Calling and Election: God’s choice and invitation for people to be saved. Making it “sure” means proving the reality of your faith through your actions.
- “These Things”: Refers to the virtues listed right before in verses 5–8, such as faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, kindness, and love.
- Never Stumble: Living out these godly traits keeps a believer strong so they do not fall away from the faith.
- Abundant Entrance: A rich, joyful welcome into the eternal kingdom of Jesus Christ rather than just barely scraping by.