as obedient children, not conforming 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 hypo), meaning “under”...
1 Peter 1:13 – Battle Preparations
Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, being sober, and rest your hope completely 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 The opening...
1 Peter 1:12 – Heavenly Observation
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in 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 long to look into. Truth to Learn Angels are...
1 Peter 1:11 – Investigative Effort
searching what person, or what time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. Truth to Learn We need to search and study to know God’s truths. Behind the Words The word translated “searching”...
1 Peter 1:10 – Prospecting Prophets
Of this salvation the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, have sought diligently and searched carefully, 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 The...
1 Peter 1:9 – True Saving Faith
receiving the culmination 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 bring” or...
1 Peter 1:8 – Inexpressible Joy
whom having not seen you love. Though now not seeing Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and glorious, Truth to Learn Faith without visual evidence produces joyful rejoicing. Behind the Words “Having not seen” is translated from the Greek words ouk eidontes. The fist word, ouk is...
1 Peter 1:7 – Genuine Refined Faith
that the worthiness of your faith, being much more valuable than gold that is perishing, though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn Difficult times in our lives strengthen our faith which...