Monthly Archives: January 2020

http://www.bible.com/moments/3353252572726631856 This particular passage of scripture has endured a wide variety of interpretations, but offers simple truths for all believers who are in the midst of persecution and suffering: 1) God is just and even if His judgment is delayed, … Continue reading →

http://www.bible.com/moments/3352500291035012251 The ultimate example to us of enduring suffering for doing good is our Lord Jesus Christ. That He is perfectly just and innocent of sin, and willingly chose to to bear the punishment for us who were dead in … Continue reading →

http://www.bible.com/moments/3348170877295992238 There is a great difference in a Christ-centered marriage between being the man IN the house and the man OF the house. The first speaks only of gender distinction and perhaps different physical attributes. The second speaks to living … Continue reading →

http://www.bible.com/moments/3346715283779296267 The final portion of the chapter admonishes household domestic servants (Gr. oiketes), members of households who serve freely or by indenture, but not necessarily slaves (Gr. doulos). As with any household or business, there are rightful masters to be … Continue reading →

http://www.bible.com/moments/3346000918033801003 Having established that believers’ citizenship is in Heaven through Christ, and with a rich, eternal inheritance to come, Peter next commands them concerning their relationship and actions toward those who govern them. Peter neither dismissed nor justified the cruelty … Continue reading →

http://www.bible.com/moments/3344955605000986241 Peter implored persecuted and dispersed believers to view themselves spiritually as sojourners (KJV “strangers”, Gr. paroikos, resident aliens living in country but citizens elsewhere), and pilgrims (Gr. parepidemos, aliens alongside other resident aliens) in terms of their conduct and … Continue reading →

http://www.bible.com/moments/3343101075535765194 The chapter starts with corruptible tendencies of a fleshly heart that believers must lay aside (willfully cast off, or lay down) to grow in their daily walk with Christ. Notice the threefold “all” in the list. Partiality will never … Continue reading →

http://www.bible.com/moments/3343841149210664131 When one asks what Jesus’ occupation was before starting His earthly ministry, most people will say that He was a carpenter. He was, but He was even more. In Greek, He was a “tekton,” a builder. In Israel at … Continue reading →