The second chapter of 1st Peter is a chapter of obedience. In the first two verses Peter focuses on the need for disciples to lay aside the sins, not of the flesh, but of the Spirit. Peter calls upon those that he is writing to, much like Paul did in the book of Romans and … Continue reading Lay Aside the Sins of the Spirit – 1 Peter 2:1-3
Building Upon the Foundations – 1 Peter 2:4-8
Peter in 1 Peter 2:4-8 and Paul in 1 Corinthians 3:10-16 instruct the disciples of Christ and the visible church here in time to build on the foundations of God. The foundations were first set down by Christ in his teachings and then built upon by the apostles. We are instructed in our time to … Continue reading Building Upon the Foundations – 1 Peter 2:4-8
They May be Our Good Works – 1 Peter 2:9-12
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 They May be Our Good Works – 1 Peter 2:9-12
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 Obey the Ordinances of Men – 1 Peter 2:12-20
