Extended Studies
This is a collection of studies that cover many posts. They may be about a topic. Or they may cover an extended passage or book.
1 Peter: Christian Ethical Behavior (3:8-12)
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How do we live in community and with those on the outside. Peter here gives us a brief synopsis on Christian ethical behavior. Turn from evil and do good!
1 Peter: Instruction for Wives and Husbands (3:1-7)
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Peter's instructions for wives and husbands are not always popular in today's world. But to ignore them puts both our marriage and prayer life at risk.
1 Peter: Responding To Suffering (2:18-25)
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We should expect to suffer for Christ if we are being faithful. In this passage, Peter tells us how to respond when suffering, following Christ's example.
1 Peter: Living As Foreigners and Exiles (2:11-17)
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Peter calls on us to live as foreigners and exiles in this world. We need to be sure that our lives in this world reflect well on God and his kingdom.
1 Peter: A Chosen People, A Royal Priesthood (2:4-5; 9-10)
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As the redeemed we are God's chosen people. he has called us for something special. And he is working to accomplish that. Will you join him in that task?
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.
The Doctrine of the Kingdom of God
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What is the Kingdom of God that is spoken of so much in the New Testament. It is the spiritual rule of God in the life of believers.
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.
The Doctrine of Election: Who Are the Elect?
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The doctrine of election is confusing and lies at the heart of many theological disputes. It simply refers to God's choosing of his people.
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
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.
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.
