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1 Peter Studies

This is a series of studies on 1 Peter. They could be used either for personal study or as a part of a group.

Jesus as the cornerstone

1 Peter: A Chosen and Precious Cornerstone (2:6-8)

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Is Jesus the cornerstone of the life you're building? If it is not then you are stumbling in the darkness. Make him the center of your life and truly live.

love one another

1 Peter: Love One Another Deeply, From the Heart (1:22-2:3)

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Love as mutual affection is good. But even better is to love one another with a selfless love that seeks the best for others, and the harmony of the body.

living as an alien

1 Peter: Living as an Alien, a Foreigner in this World (1:17-21)

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Peter calls on us to live our lives here as aliens, foreigners in this world. We have been redeemed and brought into the kingdom of God. So live like it

be holy in all you do

1 Peter: Be Holy In All You Do (1:13-16)

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Peter's challenge to us, as obedient children of God, is set our hope on the grace to be given us, and to be holy in all we do.

the mystery of salvation

1 Peter: The Mystery of Salvation (1:10-12)

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The Old Testament prophets searched intently to understand the mystery of salvation. But it was kept hidden until fulfilled in Christ.

A glorious and inexpressible joy

1 Peter: Glorious Joy, In All Kinds of Trials (1:6-9)

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In 1 Peter 1:6-9, we find that we can experience a glorious joy in the midst of great trials. Because we are receiving the goal of our faith.

because of his great mercy

1 Peter: Because of His Great Mercy (1:3-5)

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In 1 Peter 1:3-5 Peter tells us that because of his mercy for us, God has given us a new birth into a living hope and into an imperishable inheritance.

An Introduction to First Peter

1 Peter: An Introduction

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First Peter is a very practical letter written to scattered believers who are suffering for their faith. It is a letter full of encouragement and challenge.