I
Peter 1, Living Before God
This
is the Apostle Peter’s first letter to Christians in the faith. From the
beginning, Christians have been persecuted. In the 20th century more
Christians are martyred now than in the past 19 centuries. Many followers are
being arrested, tortured, and even killed for their faith. Peter presented
Christ as the believer’s hope and example during times of trial. He reminds us
of our great salvation and future inheritance of a place in heaven. He
challenged them and us to live our life in holiness in a pagan world.
No
one likes being the object of rejection or abuse. In fact, most will go to great
lengths to avoid suffering. But in our lives as Christians, it is inevitable
that we will face trials and tribulations. If our faith is being tested today,
we need to remember that Christ faced the same trials as we do, and He comforts
us in His compassion.
We
can think of the refiner’s fire. When subjected to intense heat, gold is
refined. Impurities are burned away, and pure gold remains. Like gold, faith
tested by the fire of trials and difficulties is strengthened and purified.
Believers learn that their faith depends on God alone. Such faith is precious
to God. When we face trials, we can “greatly rejoice.” For we know that God
will strengthen our faith if we continue to hold on to Him.
Please
read the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better.
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you have missed any lessons, you can go to: https://sherrysouthard.blogspot.com. Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.
Dr.
David Jeremiah Study Bible. Through the Bible by J. Vernon McGee.
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