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Introduction . . .   

I. Salvation's Sufficiency: The Believer's Inheritance (3-4)

II. Salvation's Service: The Believer's Faithfulness (5-9)

    A. Faithfulness Demonstrated Through Seven Virtues (5-7)

        1. Moral Excellence (5)

        2. Knowledge (5)

        3.  Self control (6)

        4. Perseverance (hupomonē) (6)

            a. Eternal Security and Perseverance of the Saints

        5. Godliness (6)

        6. Brotherly kindness (7)

        7. Love (7)

Conclusion . . .