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.
 


In thus reconciling the world unto Himself, what attitude did God take toward men?
What did the devout Simeon say when he saw the child Jesus?
Was it possible for Christ to be holden of death?
For what purpose did Christ say He would come again?
What does the Apostle Paul say concerning this?
By what title is the first state of the church distinguished?
Does Jesus sympathize with us in our afflictions?

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