A study of the meaning of this kind of terminology must avoid taking all these terms literally and recognize the nuances found in the meaning and contexts of each time these phrases are used.… Read More 1 Peter: “The End Of All Things Is At Hand”
While living in this world, our Lord put the will of His Father first in every aspect of His life…and suffered as a result. We too must be willing to suffer as a result of living faithfully for God.… Read More 1 Peter: “The Gospel Was Preached Even To Those Who Are Dead”
Ask yourself this. How different am I from the non-Christians around me? How much have I changed? How much have I stayed the same?… Read More 1 Peter: How Different Are You From The World, Christian?
Consider the parties commonly held by college-age and high school youth in which are found large kegs of beer and funnels connected to “beer bongs” which are used in drinking contests to see who can have the most before passing out or vomiting. Think also of the bars, clubs, and “honky-tonk” roadhouses all across this land filled on a nightly basis with immodest women and drunken men who engage in bawdy, drunken, violent behavior. … Read More 1 Peter: The Desire of the Gentiles
“Whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin” (4:1c; cf. 1 John 3:6, 8-9; 5:18), taken by itself at face value, understandably looks like Peter is saying that suffering inherently leads to sinlessness. Yet everyone sins (Rom. 3:23), so what does Peter mean?… Read More 1 Peter: “Whoever Has Suffered In The Flesh Has Ceased From Sin”
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