godly in Christ Jesus,” as 2 Timothy 3:12 describes it. The Lord has “called” (kalesantos, bid, summon personally, call by name) believers to His own “glory” (doxēs, honor, radiant splendor) and “virtue” (aretēs, manliness, holy excellence), thereby to manifest the divine character of Christ in their daily lives. 1:4. In giving believers “all things” (verse 3), the Lord has granted them “promises” (epangelmata, pledge, self-committal, assurance) that are very valuable and exceedingly great. If believers