Author Archives: Steve Hankins, Th.D.

Supreme Authority (1 Peter 5:11)

“To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” (1 Peter 5:11, ESV) A study of history provides a list of national rulers. Some of these were noble and some ignoble. Of these, some were on a conquest for world rule. Alexander the Great took the throne in 336 BC at the age of 20Continue reading “Supreme Authority (1 Peter 5:11)”

Joy Comes in the Morning (1 Peter 5:10)

“But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.” (1 Peter 5:10, AV) There are difficult times in every person’s life. Some will undergo persecution as were the recipients of Peter’s letter. OthersContinue reading “Joy Comes in the Morning (1 Peter 5:10)”

Fierce Adversary (1Peter 5:8-9)

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.” (1 Peter 5:8–9, AV) On occasion I have seen a nature show on televisionContinue reading “Fierce Adversary (1Peter 5:8-9)”

Dumping the Load (1 Peter 5:7)

“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:6–7, AV) Many years ago, my daughter and her husband with their children came to visit us in Georgia. One morning, we decided to takeContinue reading “Dumping the Load (1 Peter 5:7)”

Being Humbled (1 Peter 5:6-7)

“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:6–7, AV) I heard a story regarding a young preacher. He went to preach one of his first sermons. He had been trained in theContinue reading “Being Humbled (1 Peter 5:6-7)”

Humble Submission (1 Peter 5:5)

“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.” (1 Peter 5:5, AV) I read a classified advertisement in the local for-sale shopping paper. It stated, “Encyclopedia Britannica set for sale.Continue reading “Humble Submission (1 Peter 5:5)”

Pastoral Reward (1 Peter 5:4)

“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.” (1 Peter 5:4, AV) I began competitive marksmanship at about 12 years of age. It was something that I could do well and continued with it through college. In college, I did well, coaching the rifle teamContinue reading “Pastoral Reward (1 Peter 5:4)”

Noble Reminder (1 Peter 5:1-3)

“The elders which are among you I exhort . . . Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.” (1 Peter 5:1–3, AV)Continue reading “Noble Reminder (1 Peter 5:1-3)”

Contrasts in Judgment (1 Peter 4:17-19)

“For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?” (1 Peter 4:17–18, AV) MyContinue reading “Contrasts in Judgment (1 Peter 4:17-19)”