who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven and, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him. Truth to Learn The result of Christ’s patient, faithful suffering is exaltation. Behind the Words The words “right hand” are translated from the Greek word...
1 Peter 3:21 – Obedience From Faith
Which antitype now also saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn Baptism does not save us. It is simply a picture of salvation. Behind the Words The...
1 Peter 3:20 – The Message Proclaimed
who formerly were disobedient, when the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. Truth to Learn Salvation comes through believing the message we proclaim, that Jesus Christ died on the...
1 Peter 3:19 – No Second Chance!
by which also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, Truth to Learn Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved! Behind the Words The grammatical construction of the beginning of today’s verse can suggest either “in which” or “by which.” After having studied...
1 Peter 3:18 – Obedient Suffering
For Christ also died once for sins, for us all, the just for the unjust, that He might bring you to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, Truth to Learn Jesus Christ suffered! He suffered quietly, for your sake. Behind the...
1 Peter 3:17 – Good Suffering
For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. Truth to Learn Sometimes God chooses to have us suffer even when we are doing what we know is right. Behind the Words “Better” is translated from the Greek...
1 Peter 3:16 – A Good Conscience
having a good conscience, that when they slander you as evildoers, those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. Truth to Learn Having a good conscience allows us to be a powerful witness. Behind the Words The word translated “conscience” is suneidēsis,...
1 Peter 3:15 – Godly Fear
But sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; Truth to Learn Standing firm in your faith is more important than giving in to the...
1 Peter 3:14 – Unlikely Suffering
But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "And do not fear their fear, nor be troubled." Truth to Learn We probably won’t suffer for behaving the way God expects us to. But if we do, we are fortunate, and we should not be afraid. ...
1 Peter 3:11 – In Pursuit of Peace
Let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it. Truth to Learn Peter commands us to turn completely away from evil, doing good instead. He also admonishes us to pursue peace with a vengeance. Behind the Words The words “turn away” are...