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1 Peter 1:16-17

The spiritual reproductive process is not solely God's work in us, but we also play a major role in what is happening. The work of God in this world is the implantation of His Spirit in us which gives to us the barest elements of the Divine nature, and then He works on the growth and perfection of holiness in His people. We are part of a work of transformation, of conversion, to holiness.

It is here that prayer fits into the picture because Peter writes in verse 17, "and if you call on the Father." That is prayer. Prayer is an integral part of the obtaining, the achieving, the process of transformation—from the glory of man to the glory of God. Prayer fits right into the scheme of things.

John W. Ritenbaugh
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Other commentary entries containing this verse:

Leviticus 11:44-47
Leviticus 22:1-7
Deuteronomy 7:7-11
Deuteronomy 14:2-3
Amos 4:2
John 17:9
Romans 6:1-2
Romans 6:4
Romans 12:1-2
Hebrews 8:10
Hebrews 10:26-31
James 2:17
James 2:20
1 John 3:1-3

Library resources that contain this verse:

Articles
A Priceless Gift
After Pentecost, Then What?
An Unpayable Debt and Obligation
Choosing the New Man (Part One)
Do We Have 'Eternal Security'?
Is the Christian Required To Do Works? (Part Six)
Is the Christian Required To Do Works? (Part Two)
New Name - Same Teaching!
Passover, Obligation and Love
Should We Pray for the World?
Swear Not at All!
The Elements of Motivation (Part Five): Who We Are
The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Eight): Conclusion (Part One)
The Offerings of Leviticus (Part Five): The Peace Offering, Sacrifice, and Love
Bible Studies
Clean and Unclean Meats
In Training for Rulership
Booklets
Prepare to Meet Your God! (The Book of Amos) (Part Two)
The World, the Church and Laodiceanism
What Will You Be Doing in the Next Life?
Sermon Transcripts
A Priceless Gift  (2)
All His Ways Are Just
Avoiding Superficiality
Building the Wall (Part 2)
Debt and Obligation
Do You Really Want Just Any Eternal Life?
Does Doctrine Really Matter? (Part 13)
Holiness (Part 2)  (2)
Holiness of God (Part 3)
Judgment According to Works
Love and Works
Love and Works
Modesty (Part 1): Moderation and Propriety
New Covenant Priesthood (Part 1)
Our Awesome Destiny
Perfect, Gentle Courtesy (Part 3)
The Covenants, Grace and Law (Part 1)
The Covenants, Grace and Law (Part 2)
The Covenants, Grace and Law (Part 8)
The Essence of Self-Control
The Father-Son Relationship (Part 7)
The Fear of God (Part 3)
Trumpets Is a Day of Hope
What Is Prayer?
What Is Prayer?
Works of God

 

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