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 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 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 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...

1 Peter 1:21 who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God. Truth to Learn It is through Christ that we believe unto salvation, and our hope for eternity rests with God and God...

1 Peter 1:20 He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you Truth to Learn Before the creation of the heavens and the earth, God determined that Christ would die for your sins and mine. Behind the Words The Greek...

1 Peter 1:19 but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. Truth to Learn The price of our salvation is exceedingly great! Behind the Words The word translated “precious” is the Greek word timiō, meaning “costly,” “honored,” or “of great value.” “Without...

1 Peter 1:18 knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, Truth to Learn The price of our salvation was of great worth and is eternal. Behind the Words The awkward word order of the...

1 Peter 1:17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; Truth to Learn The way we live reflects how we really feel about God. Behind the Words “Without partiality” comes...

1 Peter 1:16 because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy." Truth to Learn God wants us to be completely set-apart to Him. Behind the Words “Because” is from the Greek word dioti, which is made up of dia, meaning “through” or “for” and hoti, meaning “that.” So...