because I know that I will soon lay aside my tabernacle, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. Truth to Learn Life here on earth is short and only temporary. What we do during this time, however, will have eternal consequences. Behind the Words Eidō is...
Daily Verse
2 Peter 1:13 – Late Life Refresher
I consider it right, as long as I am in this earthly tent to stir you up with a reminder. Truth to Learn We need to keep encouraging each other to stay the course because we haven’t much time left. Behind the Words “I consider” is translated from hēgeomai,...
2 Peter 1:12 – Continual Refresher Courses
So I will always remind you of these things, though having known them and having been firmly established in the truth you now have. Truth to Learn We need to be continually learning and refreshing our knowledge of God through His Word. Behind the Words “Having known” comes from...
2 Peter 1:11 – Heavenly Homecoming
for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you. Truth to Learn Our entrance into heaven will be affected by the way we spend our life here on the earth. Behind the Words Peter starts...
2 Peter 1:10 – Secure Salvation
Therefore, my brothers, instead be all the more diligent to make your calling and election firm. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, Truth to Learn If you are truly saved, then you are completely saved, forever! Behind the Words “Therefore” is translated from dio, which...
2 Peter 1:9 – Blinding Laziness
For anyone who does not have these things is blind, nearsighted, having forgotten the cleansing of his past sins. Truth to Learn Being spiritually lazy is an indication that we have forgotten what Jesus Christ did for us on the cross. Behind the Words The word translated “blind” is...
2 Peter 1:8 – A Growing Christian
For these things being in you and abounding, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn We need to be continually growing in our Christian faith. Behind the Words The word “being” is the Greek word huparchonta,...
2 Peter 1:7 – Lovely Focus
and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. Truth to Learn The ultimate objective of a Christian is to love. Behind the Words “Brotherly kindness” is the translation of the Greek word philadelphia. This is a very familiar compound word made up of philos, which literally means...
2 Peter 1:6 – Self-control, Perseverance, & Godliness
and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; Truth to Learn With hard work we can develop a more Christ-like character. Behind the Words The word translated “self-control” (‘temperance” in some translations) is engkratia. This is a compound word made up of en, meaning “in”...
2 Peter 1:5 – Diligent Growth
And for this very reason, make all diligence in your faith to add goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; Truth to Learn No matter where we are in our Christian experience today, we need to be growing and maturing in our relationship to God. Behind the Words “All” is translated...
2 Peter 1:4 – Eternally Divine
Through these he has given us the very great and precious promises, that through them you may be partakers of the divine nature, escaping the corruption in the world caused by lusts. Truth to Learn In eternity, we will share in God’s divine nature. Behind the Words The expression...
2 Peter 1:3 – God-given Godliness
His divine power has given us everything pertaining to life and godliness through the full knowledge of him who called us through glory and worthiness. Truth to Learn All that we need for life and godliness comes from God. Behind the Words “Divine” is translated from theios, which is...
2 Peter 1:2 – Abundant Peace
According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit to obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you. Truth to Learn Peace with God comes from complete knowledge of Him. Behind the Words Some translations use the...
2 Peter 1:1 – Humble Greetings
Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those having obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ Truth to Learn Peter humbly greets all Christians who read this letter. Behind the Words “Servant” is translated from the...
1 Peter 5:14 – Hugs and Peace
Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ. Truth to Learn Peter encourages brotherly love and offers peace to all Christians. Behind the Words “Kiss” is translated from the Greek word philema, which is derived from phileō, meaning “to be a...
1 Peter 5:13 – Embracing the Faithful
She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son. Truth to Learn A greeting may come in many forms. The early church used a hug. Behind the Words The word translated “elect together with” is suneklektē, which is a feminine noun....
1 Peter 5:12 – Standing Firm
By Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. Truth to Learn It is only by God’s grace that we can firmly stand in Christ. Behind the Words...
1 Peter 5:11 – Our Eternal God
To Him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen. Truth to Learn God is mighty in position and power, deserving of our worship now and for all eternity. Behind the Words Some translations begin this verse with “To Him be the glory and the dominion …” The best Greek...
1 Peter 5:10 – Temporary Suffering
Now the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, will perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. Truth to Learn God will use our suffering to make us complete in Him. Behind the Words The word translated...
1 Peter 5:9 – Brotherhood of Suffering
Resist him firmly in the faith, knowing that your brotherhood in the world are undergoing the same sufferings. Truth to Learn You are not alone in your suffering for Christ. Behind the Words “Resist” is translated from the Greek word anthistēmi, which is a compound word made up of...
1 Peter 5:8 – Stay Alert!
Be sober, be on your guard; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Truth to Learn Stay on the alert and don’t be intimidated by our accuser. Behind the Words “Sober” is translated from the Greek word nēphō, which means...
1 Peter 5:7 – No Worries, Mate
casting all your care upon Him, because He cares for you. Truth to Learn God is interested in our well being, so why are we worrying? Behind the Words The word “casting” is translated from the Greek word epirrhiptō, which is a compound of epi, meaning “on or upon”...
1 Peter 5:6 – Humbled Exaltation
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, Truth to Learn Embrace humility and resist pride and let God lift you up. Behind the Words The word translated “humble yourselves” is tapeinoō. It refers to the act of being “brought...
1 Peter 5:5 – Humble Submission
Likewise you younger ones, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you being submissive to one another, and clothe yourselves with humility, because "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." Truth to Learn Submission is the key to life within the Body of Christ. Behind...
1 Peter 5:4 – Unfading Victor’s Crown
and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. Truth to Learn There is an unfading reward awaiting those who faithfully lead. Behind the Words The expression “Chief Shepherd” is translated from the Greek word archipoimēn, which is made up of archi, indicating high...
1 Peter 5:3 – Example, Not Dictator
nor as lording it over those allotted to you, but being examples to the flock; Truth to Learn The pastor (or elder) of a local congregation is to be an example of Christ, not a dictator over the local church. Behind the Words The words “lording it over” are...
1 Peter 5:2 – Shepherd The Flock
Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not greedy for money but eagerly; Truth to Learn A church leader is to behave like a loving shepherd. Behind the Words The word translated “exhort” in yesterday’s verse is from the...
1 Peter 5:1 – Peter The Elder
The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that is about to be revealed: Truth to Learn Pastor Peter is about to give instruction to church leaders. Behind...
1 Peter 4:19 – Committed Suffering
Therefore, let those suffering according to the will of God, as to a faithful Creator let them commit their souls to Him by doing good. Truth to Learn If you suffer for the cause of Christ, place yourself in His hands and serve Him faithfully. Behind the Words In...
1 Peter 4:18 – Final Judgment
And if the righteous one is scarcely saved, where will the ungodly and the sinner appear? Truth to Learn All unbelievers will face a horrific judgment. Behind the Words The word translated “scarcely” is the Greek word molis. This is an adverb (it modifies the verb “is saved”) which...
1 Peter 4:17 – Fatherly Chastening
For it is time for judgment to begin with the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? Truth to Learn As His child, God will chasten you because He loves you. ...