Category: Understanding 1 Peter
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Faith in the Unseen Jesus
Daily Devotional: Day 143 “Though you have not seen him [Jesus], you love him. Though you do not now see him [Jesus], you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls” (1 Peter 1:8-9, ESV). Today’s devotional is meant to dovetail…
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Understanding 1 Peter (2:13-20)
Peter exhorts Christians to submit – for the Lord’s sake – to every human authority. Christians are not anarchists. He also emphasizes the importance of giving honor to all people. How we conduct ourselves in our relationships is vital to our growth and the furtherance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Understanding 1 Peter (1:13-25)
Christians are born of imperishable seed (1 Peter 1:23). This means we are born of an incorruptible parent. Consequently, we too, are imperishable. We possess eternal life in our spirit, the very life of God. God made us saints when we were saved by grace through faith in Christ. Our old “sinner” identity was buried…
Higher-Self Realities 