By what may we be partakers of the divine nature?

Answer

"Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these you might be partakers of
the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust." 2 Peter 1: 4.

Whom does the Lord chasten?
In what literal language is this persecution of the people of God further described?
How complete is to be the fall of modern Babylon?
By what is the knowledge of sin?
How did this change in observance of days come about, suddenly or gradually?
How was Peter delivered later?
How much of the land of Canaan did Abraham own in his lifetime?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle