With the help of Silvanus, who would personally deliver apostle’s letter, Peter concluded his teaching with greetings from those who were with him, a final instruction to extend the love of Christ to each other, and a prayer they would experience the peace Jesus gives. Continue reading 1 Peter 5: From Babylon
Now Peter closed his letter with words of reassurance and a bracing up of courage. You are not alone! God is with you, I (Peter) am with you, and all the saints are with you in spirit. Continue reading 1 Peter 5: Prowling Lion
voluntary, and their yielding to the teaching and shepherding of the elders was to be willing. Continue reading 1 Peter 5: Grace to the Humble
“Whoever would elevate themselves will be brought low, and whoever would lower themselves will be lifted up.” –Jesus Continue reading 1 Peter 5: Love, Generosity, Humility
The sense of hierarchical governance and rule are completely wrong in the church setting. Continue reading 1 Peter 5: Presbyter and Episcopate
Believers are to see themselves as ones hewn from God, as living rock with a special unity, built upon the Cornerstone of Christ, and as a priesthood whose purpose was to serve and glorify God, remembering his own vivid experience of being named a rock of faith by Jesus. Continue reading 1 Peter: Peter the Rock
If we were to combine Jesus’ words with how the disciples and the early church interpreted them, what would our fellowship and assemblies look like today? Continue reading Gospel of John: Love One Another
