Tag Archives: 1 Peter

Grow in Your Salvation – 1 Peter 2:1-10

Peter is interested that the believers do some growing. Non-growing believers are a problem in every age. Some have been saved for years but are still in the nursery spiritually. 1. Our Privileges Driving Growth (1 Peter 2:1) “Therefore” (1 … Continue reading

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Commentary – A Living Hope – 1 Peter 1: 3-12

Even as these believers faced persecution, they could remember God’s grace and continue to live as God desired. Not all believers are persecuted for their faith, but everyone faces times of stress, discouragement, or despair. This section introduces the blessings … Continue reading

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A Living Hope – 1 Peter 1:3-9

Hope is an interesting word in America.  For many, hope is only wishful thinking. For example, I love college football and am a huge Texas A&M fan. As the season begins I may say, “I hope the Aggies win the … Continue reading

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Resilient Faith – 1 Peter 1:1

Remember when the opposition began? At first, they were subtle—your friends decided that going to church was “stupid.” The later years, you found that your Christian lifestyle contrasted sharply with that of most of your peers, and often they would … Continue reading

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