1 Peter 1:11 searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. Truth to Learn We need to search and study to know God’s truths. Behind the Words...

1 Peter 1:10 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, 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...

1 Peter 1:9 receiving the end 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...

1 Peter 1:8 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, Truth to Learn Faith without visual evidence produces joyful rejoicing. Behind the Words “Having not seen” is translated from the Greek words ouk...

1 Peter 1:7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn Difficult times in our lives strengthen our faith which results...

1 Peter 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, Truth to Learn Even in the midst of difficult times we should be rejoicing that God has secured our salvation, forever! Behind the Words The word...

1 Peter 1:5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Truth to Learn God is guarding our salvation and will not allow it to be lost. Behind the Words “Kept” is translated from the Greek word phroureō,...

1 Peter 1:4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, Truth to Learn Our inheritance, as born again children of God, is guaranteed for us, and it will never be taken away from us. Behind the Words The word translated...

1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, Truth to Learn Because of the resurrection of Jesus, we have spiritual life....

1 Peter 1:2 elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied. Truth to Learn God chose us to be saved. Behind the Words “Elect” is translated from...