1 Peter 2:8 and "a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense." They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed. Truth to Learn Those who reject God’s call are condemned because they don’t believe. Behind the Words The word translated “stone” is lithos, which...

1 Peter 2:7 Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, "the stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone," Truth to Learn What you believe about Jesus determines the role He plays in your life, both now and eternally. Behind the...

1 Peter 2:6 Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious, and he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame." Truth to Learn Jesus Christ is the main foundation stone of the church. Behind the...

1 Peter 2:5 you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn All true Christians are priests and we are to offer sacrifices. Behind the Words The expression “are being...

1 Peter 2:4 Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, Truth to Learn We have the great privilege of directly approaching our Lord. Behind the Words “Coming” is translated from the Greek word proserchomai, made up of pros, meaning...

1 Peter 2:3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Truth to Learn Our Heavenly Father treats us very well. Behind the Words “If indeed” is translated from eiper, which is a compound word made up of ei, meaning “if” and per, meaning “perhaps” or “indeed.” In...

1 Peter 2:2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, Truth to Learn The moment we became a Christian we started craving spiritual food. Behind the Words “Newborn” is translated from the Greek word artigennētos, which is made up of arti, meaning...

1 Peter 2:1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, Truth to Learn Since we have been born again through the word of God, our behavior should demonstrate that we are a new creation. Behind the Words The word translated “laying aside” is apothithēmi,...

1 Peter 1:25 But the word of the Lord endures forever." Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you. Truth to Learn Those who share the gospel message are sowing incorruptible seed, which produces eternal life. Behind the Words “Endures” is translated from the Greek...