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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →