Sinclair

Peter is saying to his readers that they have same faith that has been precious to him and it is equal in honour and value. Also, it not limit just to the saints of God such as himself. This faith in the eyes of God is equal in value to Peters and God does not make any distinction. Therefore, our faith can be the same as Peters if put the same effort as the apostle Peter in developing and growing in our walk with Chirist. However, this can be stiffled when we allow ourselves to be influenced by false teachings and stagnancy and shortsightedness in our spiritual development. As I see it, Peter is saying that through the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ we have received a faith that is precious, but that faith will only remain precious when we continue to grow in the knowledge of God through His Son Jesus who by faith provided this precious prevelege. to all believers.