1 Peter 2:16 as free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God. Truth to Learn We are free from the penalty of sin, but we are God’s servants. Behind the Words The word translated “free” is eleutheros, meaning “unrestrained” or “able to move...
1 Peter 2:15 – Good Works = God’s Glory
1 Peter 2:15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men— Truth to Learn God will use our good works to bring glory to Himself. Behind the Words The word translated “will” is thelēma, meaning “a desire...
1 Peter 2:14 – All Authorities
1 Peter 2:14 or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good. Truth to Learn We are to submit to all authorities over us at all times, not just when it is convenient, or...
1 Peter 2:13 – Submit to Authority
1 Peter 2:13 Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake, whether to the king as supreme, Truth to Learn We are to submit to whatever government we might live under. Behind the Words The word translated “submit” is hupotassō, a compound word made up of...
1 Peter 2:12 – For His Glory
1 Peter 2:12 having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation. Truth to Learn Our good conduct will bring glory to God. Behind the Words “Conduct” is...
1 Peter 2:11 – Holy Pilgrims
1 Peter 2:11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, Truth to Learn We are to live like citizens of heaven, not like earth dwellers. Behind the Words The word “beg” is an interesting one. It is the Greek word,...
1 Peter 2:10 – Humbling Realization
1 Peter 2:10 who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy. Truth to Learn God shows us mercy because He wants to, not because we want Him to. Behind the Words The Greek word translated...
1 Peter 2:9 – Praising Chosen Ones
1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; Truth to Learn We were chosen to give praise to God. Behind the...