Peter reminds us that God has a different time-table and he is being patient, and we should be too. God will keep his promise. God is patient so that more…
False teachers - typically despise authority - are typically arrogant & ignorant - use opportunities in close fellowship to corrupt and harm others - scoff at what they do not…
As you, a Christian, stay focused on the Christ and his second coming recognize false teachers who spread doubts about clear teachings and divide the church and approve of sin.…
Peter strongly encourages the Christians in Asia Minor to ... Stay strong and continue growing in faith, adding in 7 characteristics to keep strong. Be productive in their ministry to…
Chapter 5 speaks of Church “polity” and how elders have authority and how they are to use it rightly. Abuses by Church leaders is a factor in why people turn…
Peter prepares these Christians in Asia Minor for the persecution and troubles ahead as implied in Proverbs, as foretold by Christ (John 15:20; 16:1-3) and possibly foretold in Daniel 11…
Peter reminds the Christians in Asia Minor of what they already knew: Christ suffered for our sins Christ was put to death in the flesh Christ was made alive by…
We are called to suffer at the hands of the unjust, and following Christ’s example. If there is a way to minimize the suffering, take those steps. But we still…
Peter discusses relationships with non-believers, especially to those in authority. We are all called to follow Christ’s example. Just as Christ suffered at the hands of unjust men we are…
This passage is Trinitarian because of its references to Yahweh in the OT that are now fulfilled in Jesus. Fulfills John 16:14 “He [the Holy Spirit] will glorify me” If…