When a doctor does open heart surgery, the patient and his family are counting on the doctor to do the operation fearfully knowing that a person’s life is at stake. Any act of carelessness, any forgetful move could end the patient’s life. This morning we are going to see that God calls every Christian to […]
In the forests of northern Europe and Asia lives little animal called the ermine, known for his snow-white fur in winter. He instinctively protects his white coat against anything that would soil it. Fur hunters take advantage of this unusual trait of the ermine. They don’t set a snare to catch him, but instead they […]
Many today do not live in a home with running water, a flush toilet, a hot shower, a soft bed, plenty of food, a closet full of clothes, and several Bibles. We are a privileged people, both physically and spiritually. It is likely that Peter’s first readers had none of these privileges, yet he reminded […]
This morning our text is about trials in life. Here are a couple of quotes that I like on trials. “Every flower that ever blossomed had to go through a lot of dirt to get there.” Unknown “God doesn’t always still the storm, but He can calm the sailor.” Unknown Peter’s readers were facing trials. […]
The hymn “Praise Him! Praise Him!” was written by Fanny Crosby, the blind American songwriter who lived 1820-1915. Though she was blind, she wrote more than 8000 gospel hymn texts. She looked beyond her trial in life and praised God in her heart and song. Because Peter’s readers were elect strangers scattered in the back woods because […]
1 Peter 1:2 is one of the most debated verses in the Bible. When we approach a difficult verse or topic, it is very important that we remember the first two rules for interpreting Scripture. The gold rule of Bible interpretation is: “Interpret Scripture with Scripture” (2 Peter 1:20). The silver rule of Bible interpretation […]
Peter, the disciple of Jesus, wrote the book of 1 Peter to Christians living in the area of modern day Turkey. (See Map) Though he was a rough fisherman when he first met Jesus, the Lord changed him into a fearless preacher. This first letter by Peter is full of doctrine to guide Christians spiritually. […]