1 Peter 5:6-11 Humility, Anxiety, and the Devil
This is our concluding study in 1 Peter, and a good conclusion for those who are suffering because of their Christian testimony. Follow along as we break this passage down.
1 Peter 5:1-5 Church Organization and Responsibilities
In this passage Peter gives distinction to church officers with their responsibilities and stature. He then addresses the younger, theologically and chronologically, as to their responsibility. He then extols humility and forbearance to all.
1 Peter 4:19 Etcetera
We start with an essay by the esteemed Greek scholar, Dr. Bill Mounce on 1Peter 4:19. From that we wander into a lesson on translation, the doctrines of man, salvation, and the resurrection of the saints. This is fun.
1 Peter 5:1-2 A Message To The Elders
Peter addresses the ‘elders’ among the audience. Who are they, and how does Peter encourage them? As a team player for the same goal
1 Peter 4:16-19 Suffering & Judgment In The Church
Peter has a lot to say about Christian suffering and the proper response to it. Then he warns that the time for judgment is at hand, what exactly does that mean? Let’s explore it.
1 Peter 4:12-15 Fiery Trials and Bad Behavior
Peter mentions the purpose and outcome of fiery trials. Then he mentions behaviors that, when detected, need to be changed and/or eradicated. Warning: this could be a touchy one.
1 Peter 4:8-11 The Obligation and Duty of Love
“Above all …” What does that mean? How do I prioritize this? God expects His church to behave in certain ways, and Peter spells it out here pretty clearly.
1 Peter 4:7-8 Sound Thinking and a Sober Spirit
These two verses capture the essence of the gospel and the life of the saint.That is a big statement for such a short passage! Let’s test it.
1 Peter 4:1-6 Christ Suffered In The Flesh
Christ suffered in the flesh. Learn this, Jesus Christ died for us in order that we might live for Him. These verses tell us how and why to do that.
1 Peter 3:19-22 Spirits, Baptism, and Conscience
There are a lot of different interpretations of this passage of Scripture. We are going to sift through some of the most popular and try to narrow the field down to the one that makes the most sense based on context and language.
