1 Peter 1:15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, Truth to Learn We are commanded to become set-apart from sin and the world system. Behind the Words The word “holy” is translated from hagios. The root of this word refers...
1 Peter 1:14 – Obedient Non-conformists
1 Peter 1:14 as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; Truth to Learn Leave your past in the past and humbly follow God’s leading. Behind the Words The word translated “obedient” is the Greek word hupakoē, which is made up of hupo (or...
1 Peter 1:13 – Battle Preparations
1 Peter 1:13 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; Truth to Learn Prepare yourself, keep your mind clear, and trust in God. Behind the Words...
1 Peter 1:12 – Heavenly Observation
1 Peter 1:12 To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into. Truth...
1 Peter 1:11 – Investigative Effort
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 – Prospecting Prophets
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 – True Saving Faith
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 – Inexpressible Joy
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 – Genuine Refined Faith
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 – Rejoice in Adversity
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...