2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; Truth to Learn No matter where we are in our Christian experience today, we need to be growing and maturing in our relationship to God. Behind the Words “Every” is...
2 Peter 1:4 – Eternally Divine
2 Peter 1:4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. Truth to Learn In eternity, we will share in God’s divine nature. Behind...
2 Peter 1:3 – God-given Godliness
2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Truth to Learn All that we need for life and godliness comes from God. Behind the Words “Divine” is translated...
2 Peter 1:2 – Abundant Peace
2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Truth to Learn Peace with God comes from complete knowledge of Him. Behind the Words The word translated “be … in abundance” is plēthunō, which is derived from plēthō, meaning...
2 Peter 1:1 – Humble Greetings
2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: Truth to Learn Peter humbly greets all Christians who read this letter. Behind the Words “Servant” is...
1 Peter 5:14 – Hugs and Peace
1 Peter 5:14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen. Truth to Learn Peter encourages brotherly love and offers peace to all Christians. Behind the Words “Kiss” is translated from the Greek word philema, which is derived from phileō,...
1 Peter 5:13 – Embracing the Faithful
1 Peter 5:13 She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son. Truth to Learn A greeting may come in many forms. The early church used a hug. Behind the Words The word translated “elect together with” is suneklektē, which is a...
1 Peter 5:12 – Standing Firm
1 Peter 5:12 By Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. Truth to Learn It is only by God’s grace that we can firmly stand in Christ. Behind...
1 Peter 5:11 – Our Eternal God
1 Peter 5:11 To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. Truth to Learn God is mighty in position and power, deserving of our worship now and for all eternity. Behind the Words The word translated “glory” is doxa, (from which we get our English word,...
1 Peter 5:10 – Temporary Suffering
1 Peter 5:10 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. Truth to Learn God will use our suffering to make us complete in Him. Behind the Words The...