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 – Our Priestly Sacrifices
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 – A Precious Stone
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 – Tasting God’s Provision
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 – Spiritual Craving
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 – Vacating the Throne
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 – Sowing the Eternal Gospel
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...
1 Peter 1:24 – Withered Blossom
1 Peter 1:24 because "All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass withers, and its flower falls away, Truth to Learn Like flowers, our physical body will wither and die some day. Behind the Words The word “flesh” is...
1 Peter 1:23 – Born Again Forever
1 Peter 1:23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, Truth to Learn The source of our spiritual life, the word of God, is eternal. Behind the Words The expression, “having been born again” is translated from...
1 Peter 1:22 – Purified Evidence
1 Peter 1:22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, Truth to Learn There should be evidence of our salvation if it is real. Behind the Words “Purified” is the...