having purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly with a pure heart, Truth to Learn There should be evidence of our salvation if it is real. Behind the Words “Purified” is the translation of a form of hagnidzō,...
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...
1 Peter 1:20 – Determined Ahead of Time
He indeed was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in these last times because of 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 word...
1 Peter 1:21 – Eternal Hope
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 alone. Behind...
1 Peter 1:19 – The Price of Peace
but with the precious blood of Christ, as 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 blemish” is translated...
1 Peter 1:18 – Incorruptible Ransom
knowing that you were redeemed, not 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 word translated “redeemed” is a form of...
1 Peter 1:17 – Impartial Judgment
And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay here on earth; Truth to Learn The way we live reflects how we really feel about God. Behind the Words “Without partiality” comes...
1 Peter 1:16 – Total Submission
for it is written, "Be holy, because I am holy." Truth to Learn God wants us to be completely set-apart to Him. Behind the Words “For” is from the Greek word dioti, which is made up of dia, meaning “through” or “for” and hoti, meaning “that.” So literally it...
1 Peter 1:15 – Shedding Grave Clothes
but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also 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 to that...
1 Peter 1:14 – Obedient Non-conformists
as obedient children, not conforming 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 hypo), meaning “under”...
1 Peter 1:13 – Battle Preparations
Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, being sober, and rest your hope completely 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 The opening...
1 Peter 1:12 – Heavenly Observation
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, in 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 long to look into. Truth to Learn Angels are...
1 Peter 1:11 – Investigative Effort
searching what person, or what time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. Truth to Learn We need to search and study to know God’s truths. Behind the Words The word translated “searching”...
1 Peter 1:10 – Prospecting Prophets
Of this salvation the prophets who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, have sought diligently and searched carefully, 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 The...
1 Peter 1:9 – True Saving Faith
receiving the culmination 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 bring” or...
1 Peter 1:8 – Inexpressible Joy
whom having not seen you love. Though now not seeing Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and glorious, Truth to Learn Faith without visual evidence produces joyful rejoicing. Behind the Words “Having not seen” is translated from the Greek words ouk eidontes. The fist word, ouk is...
1 Peter 1:7 – Genuine Refined Faith
that the worthiness of your faith, being much more valuable than gold that is perishing, though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn Difficult times in our lives strengthen our faith which...
1 Peter 1:6 – Rejoice in Adversity
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 “rejoice” is...
1 Peter 1:5 – Guardian of Salvation
who are kept by the power of God through faith unto 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, which is...
1 Peter 1:4 – Eternal Inheritance
to an inheritance which is 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 – Spiritual Birth
Blessed is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great 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. Behind the...
1 Peter 1:2 – God Selected
chosen 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 “Chosen” is translated from the Greek...
1 Peter 1:1 – From Peter, To All Christians
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen sojourners of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, Truth to Learn If you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and that He died on the cross to pay the penalty for your sins then this...
1 Peter – Introduction (part 2)
When Was this Letter Written? This letter was apparently written just before or shortly after the beginning of the systematic persecution of Christians in the later years of Nero (around AD 64). The acquaintance that Peter had with Paul’s letters, even those written during Paul’s imprisonment at Rome (ending in...
1 Peter – Indroduction (part 1)
We are now beginning the book of 1 Peter. Today and tomorrow we will cover the introductory information. Who Wrote this Letter? Because of his unique prominence, there was no shortage in the early church of documents falsely claiming to be written by Peter. However, there is considerable evidence, both...