1 Peter 2:12 gives us instruction about the good works we are supposed to do. While it can be of some benefit for disciples of Christ to do good works that can be seen by others, Peter encourages disciples to do good works for non-believers in a way that they can behold those good works.... Continue Reading →
Obey the Ordinances of Men – 1 Peter 2:12-20
The Christian church should not be turned into a political arm or be tied to a political ideology. Rather, scripture commands us to obey our leaders and to follow the ordinances of men, not for the sake of men but because if we are engaged in the battles of this world then we are taking... Continue Reading →
By His Stripes – 1 Peter 2
Isaiah 53 and 1 Peter 2:24 provide bookends that present the same message. Isaiah presented it as prophecy and Peter reports the events as they occurred, but they both reveal the truth of our salvation in Christ Jesus. By his blood do we have salvation, and by his stripes we are healed spiritually. You can... Continue Reading →
Faith in the Home – 1 Peter 3:1-7
In 1 Peter 3:1-7, Peter sets forth the need for Spouses to honor one another that they might not hinder the walk of faith of each. Peter does this by explaining the need of wives to be faithful to their husbands that they might be converted and for husbands to honor their wives that they... Continue Reading →
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