Therefore, to you who believe, is the preciousness; but to the unbelieving ones, "the stone which the builders rejected became the head of the corner," Truth to Learn What you believe about Jesus determines the role He plays in your life, both now and eternally. Behind the Words The...
1 Peter 2:6 – Chief Cornerstone
Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion a chosen, precious chief cornerstone, 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 Words “Chief...
1 Peter 2:5 – Our Priestly Sacrifices
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 built up”...
1 Peter 2:4 – A Precious Stone
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 “to” or...
1 Peter 2:2 – Spiritual Craving
as newborn babies, desire the reasonable, sincere milk of the word, that you may grow in it, 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 2:3 – Tasting God’s Provision
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.” The best manuscripts,...
1 Peter 2:1 – Vacating the Throne
Therefore, laying aside all malice, and all deceit, and hypocrisy, and envies, 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...
1 Peter 1:25 – Sowing the Eternal Gospel
But the word of the Lord endures forever." Now this is the word which by the gospel was proclaimed 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 word meno,...
1 Peter 1:24 – Withered Blossom
because "All flesh is like grass, and all the glory of man like 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 translated from...
1 Peter 1:23 – Born Again Forever
having been born again, not of perishable seed but imperishable, through the word of God which lives and remains, 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 the Greek word...