Tag Archives: Peter

“Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:” (2 Peter 1:1, ESV) Throughout history, there have been divisions between people due to race, color, gender, socio-economic status, etc. These are things thatContinue reading “Equality (2 Peter 1:1)”

“Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.” (1 Peter 5:14, AV) In this frantic world in which we live, we long for peace. We have recently seen war in Eastern Europe, in the Ukraine. With this particular war, we have seen the destruction of property, a tremendous loss of life, atrocitiesContinue reading “Peace of God (1 Peter 5:14b)”

“The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son. Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity.” (1 Peter 5:13–14, AV) Prior to entering the pastorate, I noticed that some churches are so cold that you could put on a pair of ice-skates and skateContinue reading “Expressions of Fellowship (1 Peter 5:13-14a)”

“By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.” (1 Peter 5:12, ESV) I spoke with an evangelist one time about preaching and communicating biblical truth. One of the things I distinctly remember himContinue reading “Stand Firm (1 Peter 5:12)”

“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)”

“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)”

“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)”

“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)”

“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)”

“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)”