who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
     The apostle did not say that the elect will inevitably continue in faith, namely, continue to believe the truth of the gospel. Paul also warned that Christians can stop believing the truth (e.g., 1 Timothy 4:1; 2 Timothy 2:17-18). Rather Peter said that God’s power keeps believers saved in spite of their sins. In this sense we never lose our faith.