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TaylorOtwell said:

"I would suggest that we are simply interpreting seemingly confusing verses in light of verses that aren't confusing at all".

There is nothing remotely confusing about 2PeterCh2v1 unless you don't want to believe it. Then of course it becomes very confusing and difficult for you.

And for all those who like to quote John 10:28 "...because you are not of my sheep" - you need to read to the end of the chapter where you will come across verses 37,38 where we find Jesus, speaking to those exact same Jews who he has just said were not of His sheep, explaining to them how they can become of His sheep.