We have confirmation from eyewitnesses (2 Pet 1:16-18) We have confirmation from the word of the prophets (2 Pet 1:19) We have confirmation from the Holy Trinity (2 Pet 1:16-17,…
#1 We are called to confirm our calling and election (vv.10-11). #2 We are called to remind each other to the very end (vv.12-14). #3 We are called to leave…
In light of the Devil’s efforts to discourage us when we suffer for Christ (1 Pet 5:8), we must remember our fellowship in the church (1 Pet 5:9, 12-14) and…
As church leaders embrace their alien status and serve according to Christ’s sufferings (1 Pet 5:1-4) with the younger men and congregation in tow (1 Pet 5:5), we are in…
In light of our place in history (1 Pet 4:7a), we should be people of focused prayer (1 Pet 4:7b) who love one another (1 Pet 4:8-9) and use our…
We are to display our alien status in marriage (1 Pet 3:1-7) and the mercy we display in all relationships as we rely on the Lord (1 Pet 3:8-12).
In 1 Pet 2:11-25, Peter argues that the believer’s alien status works itself out in public (1 Pet 2:11-12) as we relate to governmental authorities (1 Pet 2:13-17) and our…
We grow in our understanding of God’s goodness as we desire His instruction (1 Pet 2:1-3) and embrace our position as believers even if rejected by the world (1 Pet…