Category Archives: I Peter

FAITH WAITS!

I PETER 5:6-9: “So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. Stay alert! Watch … Continue reading

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THE ORIGIN, THE EVIDENCE, AND THE AGENT OF OUR SALVATION…

I PETER 1:22-25: “Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, … Continue reading

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CASTING OUR CARES…

I PETER 5:6-9: “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil … Continue reading

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SOCIAL ACTIVISM OR THE GOSPEL?

I PETER 2:18-25: “Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle but also to the harsh. For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully. For … Continue reading

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CAN I REALLY CAST MY CARES UPON HIM?

I PETER 5:6-11: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your cares on him, because he cares about you. Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the … Continue reading

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HOW DO YOU SPOT A “FALSE TEACHER?”

II Peter 2:17-19: “These people are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. The gloom of utter darkness has been reserved for them. For by mouthing grandiosities that amount to nothing, they entice in sensual fleshly passions those … Continue reading

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WHAT…ME WORRY!?

I PETER 5:7: “Cast all your worries on Him, for He cares for you.” TLV ‭‭OBSERVATION: What, me worry? Worry is antithetical to faith. Yet, still I find myself worrying. I worry about the present, I worry about the future, … Continue reading

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SECRET AGENT…or…AMBASSADOR?

I PETER 3:13-18: “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not be afraid or worry about their threats. Instead sanctify … Continue reading

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HOW DO WE RESIST THE DEVIL?

I PETER 5:8: “Be clear-minded and alert. Your opponent, the Devil, is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.” (ISV) OBSERVATION: How do we win the battle over the enemy of our souls – the Devil? … Continue reading

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THE CALL TO LOVE…

I PETER 1:22-23: “Now that you have obeyed the truth and have purified your souls to love your brothers sincerely, you must love one another intensely and with a pure heart. For you have been born again, not by a … Continue reading

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