Since we know God, we know why He gave us promises.-1. To participate in the divine nature. -v.4a--2. To escape corruption. -v.4b--Application- How can we know why God does what He does--What can we expect when God promises- Joshua 21-45-With whom do we fellowship- 1 Jn 1-3. Heb.3-1,14-Unto what are we recreated- Eph 4-24