1 Peter 1:18 knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, Truth to Learn The price of our salvation was of great worth and is eternal. Behind the Words The awkward word order of the...

1 Peter 1:17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; Truth to Learn The way we live reflects how we really feel about God. Behind the Words “Without partiality” comes...

1 Peter 1:16 because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy." Truth to Learn God wants us to be completely set-apart to Him. Behind the Words “Because” is from the Greek word dioti, which is made up of dia, meaning “through” or “for” and hoti, meaning “that.” So...

1 Peter 1:15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, Truth to Learn We are commanded to become set-apart from sin and the world system. Behind the Words The word “holy” is translated from hagios. The root of this word refers...

1 Peter 1:14 as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; Truth to Learn Leave your past in the past and humbly follow God’s leading. Behind the Words The word translated “obedient” is the Greek word hupakoē, which is made up of hupo (or...

1 Peter 1:13 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; Truth to Learn Prepare yourself, keep your mind clear, and trust in God. Behind the Words...

1 Peter 1:12 To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into. Truth...

1 Peter 1:11 searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. Truth to Learn We need to search and study to know God’s truths. Behind the Words...

1 Peter 1:10 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, Truth to Learn Even the prophets of the Old Testament searched the Scriptures to understand the truth of this salvation that we have received. Behind the Words...

1 Peter 1:9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls. Truth to Learn Faith in the blood of Jesus Christ as payment for your sins guarantees the salvation of your soul. Behind the Words The word “receiving” is translated from a form of komidzō, which means “to...