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Chad Thornhill

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Professor. Author of The Chosen People, Greek for Everyone, & Divine Impassibility. American Ninja Warrior (ANW13, ANW14).

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Chad Thornhill

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Theosis and Moral Transformation in 2 Peter

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Theosis and Moral Transformation

The epistle of 2 Peter is not merely a polemic against false teachers; it is founded upon a compelling theological vision of life with God. In my commentary on 2 Peter, I argue that the letter’s ethical foundation lies in the concept articulated in 1:3-4: that believers “become sharers of the divine nature.” This principle, referred to at times as theosis, acts as the organizing theological theme of the letter.

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December 15, 2025 at 2:21 PM

Chad Thornhill

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If you've taken the time to purchase and read my 2 Peter commentary, I'd be honored if you would share a review!

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2 Peter (New Cambridge Bible Commentary)

2 Peter (New Cambridge Bible Commentary) [Thornhill, A. Chadwick] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. 2 Peter (New Cambridge Bible Commentary)

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November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Chad Thornhill

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According to Lifeway, 32% of "evangelicals" do not believe Jesus was God. 47% do not believe the Holy Spirit is a person. 47% do not believe in objective religious truth. The result of decades of teaching moralism instead of historic Christian orthodoxy.

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Identifying the Crisis in Evangelical Theology Today - Lifeway Research

May God grant us grace by His Word and in His Spirit to overcome the greater crisis in evangelical theology today.

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November 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM

Chad Thornhill

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While print copies will take a few more weeks to arrive, digital access to my 2 Peter commentary with @CambridgeUP went live today!

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2 Peter

Cambridge Core - Biblical Studies - New Testament - 2 Peter

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October 31, 2025 at 12:54 PM

Chad Thornhill

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My first book, The Chosen People: Election, Paul, and Second Temple Judaism, turns 10 years old today!

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The Chosen People: Election, Paul and Second Temple Judaism

The Chosen People: Election, Paul and Second Temple Judaism - Kindle edition by Thornhill, A. Chadwick. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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October 29, 2025 at 6:05 PM

Chad Thornhill

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It is officially release month for my commentary on 2 Peter, available in paperback and hardback and releasing later in October!

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2 Peter

Cambridge Core - Theology - 2 Peter

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October 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Chad Thornhill

@chadthornhill.bsky.social

Cover art is up now for my 2 Peter commentary. Working through final proofs now. Almost there!

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2 Peter

Cambridge Core - Biblical Studies - New Testament - 2 Peter

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July 25, 2025 at 1:51 PM

Chad Thornhill

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Early endorsements are up for my 2 Peter commentary.

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May 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM

Chad Thornhill

@chadthornhill.bsky.social

My 2 Peter commentary for @cambridgeup.bsky.social has a "coming soon" page now!

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2 Peter

Cambridge Core - Theology - 2 Peter

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May 1, 2025 at 2:14 AM

Chad Thornhill

@chadthornhill.bsky.social

Ever wondered why there are so many translations of the Bible?

Check out my recent video with Liberty Theological Seminary.

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