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@ -11,19 +11,19 @@ See: [Serve (Servant, Slave)](../articles/serve.md); [Metaphor](../articles/meta
### What was an “apostle”?
See: Apostle
See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md)
### Why did Peter write “the same precious faith”?
When Peter wrote "the same precious faith," he wanted people to know that all Christians shared the same kind of faith. That is, God did not give some Christians better faith than others. So, Peter did not think he had a different kind of faith because he was an apostle.
See: Faith (Believe in); Apostle
See: [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md)
### Why did Peter write “faith in the righteousness of our God”?
When Peter wrote "faith in the righteousness of our God,'' he wanted Christians to know that God forgives their sins because he is righteous. This is the only reason God forgives people. So, God does not declare people to be “righteous” because of anything they have done.
See: Righteous (Righteousness); Faith (Believe in); Sin
See: [Righteous (Righteousness)](../articles/righteous.md); [Apostle](../articles/apostle.md); [Sin](../articles/sin.md)
### What was the “knowledge of God” about which Peter spoke?
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Other scholars think “life and godliness” was just one idea. They think Peter wanted to speak about how Christians can live in a way that honors God.
See: Godly (Godliness); Eternal life
See: [Godly (Godliness)](../articles/godly.md); [Eternal Life](../articles/eternallife.md)
### Why did Peter write that God called people through his “glory and excellence”?