The Christian's Privileges

I. The Definitions and Tenses of the Verbs

1. Be multiplied v. 2
2. Obtained v. 1
   see Luke 1:8-9
   3 & 4. Have been given v. 3 & 4
3. called v. 3
4. That you 'may be' partakers v. 4
5. Having escaped v. 5

II. The Privileges Themselves

1. The equality of believers in Christ v. 1
2. We have been given the righteousness of Christ v. 1
3. We have been given all that pertains to life and godliness
4. We hve been given the knowledge of God
5. We have been called to be like Him
6. We have been given great and precious promises
7. We have escaped from the corruption of this world