“Whereby are given exceedingly great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” Commentary: I was in aviation a number of years! Before takeoff we had an escape plan! Is the terrain at the end of the runway ascending or descending? Are there obstacles at the end of the runway? What is our density altitude? Is it a long or short runway? Are we near full capacity with fuel and passengers? If we try to turn back to airport what is our minimum altitude and airspeed? In a tight turn from level flight our stall speed increases over the wings! Would it be better for controlled flight into terrain? Why not just stay on the ground and get a regular job? God has an escape plan but his plan never changes! The first Greek word we need to look at is the word “promises”. It means to proclaim the promises by word of mouth! You speak his promises to yourself and to others! When Peter was in prison ready to be executed he praised God proclaiming his promises! The earthquake came his chains fell off and the prison doors were opened! The next word is “partakers”. It means to have companions with a common goal! It is the members of your local church! Your family and spreading the Gospel to enlarge the family! You participate with others in your common goal! The next word is “nature”. What is a divine nature? The word nature used here means to grow through germination! An increase in production just like fruit on a tree! Righteousness, peace and joy! Fruit of the spirit! What is corruption in the world through lust? The word “world” used here is the material part of the world excluding time! What is lust? It is the diseased part of our soul causing impulsive sinful behavior. Jesus said we must be born again! Time means to honor! With time you can exercise your escape plan! You can proclaim the Word of God to the world! When time is no more here for you or me our eternity depends on what we did with the time God has given us! Proclaim the Gospel and escape the fires of hell for yourself and others! James & Hamsa Sasse. GodWhoisGod.com