1st PETER INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY BOOK
By Dennis Schmidt 12/2000
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This paper discusses the book of 1st Peter. The central message is to show the gospel of Christ and encourage and strengthen the Jewish believer who is suffering for Christ. The book also requests pastors to be Jesus examples & feed the flock of God. All scriptures are from the King James' version Bible.
1st PETER THEMES:
TEACHES GOD'S PLAN FOR SALVATION AND TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT JEWISH CHRISTIANS WHO ARE SUFFERING FOR CHRIST.
1st PETER THEMES - CHARACTERISTICS:
AUTHOR: Apostles Peter DATE: 64 AD FROM: Babylon (Rome?) TO: Jewish Christians in Asia Minor: Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia
KEY VERSES:
1 Peter 1:7 "That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:"
1 Peter 4:1 "Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;"
1 Peter 5:12 "By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand."
PURPOSE: VICTORY OVER SUFFERING EXEMPLIFIED BY THE LIFE OF JESUS.
KEY WORDS: [ Begotten/Born-Again ] (1, 4); [ Redeemed ] (1); [ Gospel ] (1, 4); [ Hope ] (1, 3); [ Faith ] (1, 4, 5); [ Grace ] (1, 3, 5); [ Glory ] (1, 2, 4, 5); [ Holy ] (1, 2, 3); [ Foreknowledge ] (1); [ Chosen ] (2); [ Foreordained ] (1); [ Called ] (1, 2, 3, 5); [ Sufferings ] (1, 2, 3, 4, 5); [ Elect ] (1, 2, 5); [ Salvation ] (1); [ Holy Spirit ] (1, 3, 4); [ Precious ] (1, 2)
OUTLINE FOR FIRST PETER:
I) GLORIOUS SALVATION - BLESSING, GRACE, & PEACE TO THE ELECT OF GOD: {1 PETER 1:1-2}
II) PRAISE GOD FOR LIVING HOPE INCORRUPTIBLE & FADE LESS INHERITANCE: {1 PETER 1:3-9}
III) GOD'S MYSTERIOUS PLAN UNVEILED IN FULLNESS OF TIME TO US: {1 PETER 1:10-12}
IV) RELATIONSHIP TO GOD - EXHORTATION TO HOLINESS & GODLINESS: {1 PETER 1:13-21}
V) BELIEVER'S LIFE OF LOVE & PURITY: {1 PETER 1:22-2:3}
VI) POSITION OF THE BELIEVER - LIVING STONES, SPIRITUAL HOUSE & CHOSEN: {1 PETER 2:4-10}
VII) RELATIONSHIP TO MAN - SUBJECTION/DUTIES TO CIVIL, SOCIAL, & FAMILY: {1 PETER 2:11-3:12}
VIII) ENCOURAGEMENT & TEACHINGS FOR SUFFERING: {1 PETER 3:13-17}
1X) WHAT JESUS DID THE THREE DAYS BETWEEN HIS DEATH & RESURRECTION: {1 PETER 3:18-4:19}
X) INSTRUCTION TO ELDERS & FLOCK OF GOD: {1 PETER 5:1-14}
CHRIST OF 1 PETER:
Source of Hope: 1 Peter 1:3
Sacrificial Lamb: 1 Peter 1:19
Chief Corner Stone: 1 Peter 2:6
Perfect Example: 1 Peter 2:21
Ideal Sufferer: 1 Peter 2:23
Sin-bearer: 1 Peter 2:24
Shepherd of Souls: 1 Peter 2:25
Exalted Lord: 1 Peter 3:22
I) GLORIOUS SALVATION - BLESSING, GRACE, & PEACE TO THE ELECT OF GOD: {1 PETER 1:1-2}
WHO: PETER WHOM: JEWISH CHRISTIANS IN ASIA MINOR
1 Peter 1:1 "Peter, an apostle of M Jesus M T Christ T, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,"
Peter: Means rock or rock like.
Matthew 16:18 "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
John 1:42 "And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone."
Apostle: One sent with power/authority to act in place of sender.
See my paper: "Apostle" for more information on this subject.
Hebrews 3:1 "Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;" Jesus was also sent with power/authority for Father.
Luke 9:1-2 "Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases. {2} And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick."
Strangers in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia:
These five Roman provinces are located in present day Turkey: Asia minor. Both Gentile (1 Peter 4:3-4) and Jewish Christians were located in these places through Paul's missionary efforts & Peter's preaching on the day of Pentecost. They are being persecuted.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY WORD: {1 PETER 1:2-5:12} GRACE TO GOD'S ELECT
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) {1:2} Grace and peace multiple
(2) {1:10} Grace salvation come unto you
(3) {1:13} Grace unto you by the revelation of Jesus Christ
(4) {3:7} Heirs together of the grace of life
(5) {4:10} Ministry gift by grace of God
(6) {5:5} God resists proud but give grace to humble
(7) {5:10} God of grace called us to eternal glory by Christ
(8) {5:12} True grace of God wherein you stand
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHY: ELECT ACCORDING TO FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD
1 Peter 1:2 "[ Elect ] according to the [ Foreknowledge ] of /\ God /\ the /\ Father /\, through sanctification of the /\ [ Spirit ] /\, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of M Jesus M T Christ T: [ Grace ] unto you, and peace, be multiplied." See also 1 Peter 1:20.
Elect: God's sovereign purpose to call and predestinate a person. God chose him, before the earth's foundation, for his purpose. Not according to the person's good works, but God's grace for him.
See my paper: "God's Plans for His Purpose" for more information on this subject.
Romans 9:11 "(For <the children> being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)"
Ephesians 1:4-5 "According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: {5} Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,"God puts a spirit of obedience in the person.
2 Timothy 1:9 "Who hath saved us, and called <us> with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,"
Foreknowledge of God: God's prior knowledge of all things.
See my paper: "Is Free Will Biblical?" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Some Saved and Some Lost God's Sovereignty" for more information on this subject.
Isaiah 42:9 "Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them."
Isaiah 46:10 "Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times <the things> that are not <yet> done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:"
Acts 2:23 "Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:" They are guilty, but God planned for it.
Acts 3:18 "But those things, which God before had showed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled."
Acts 15:18 "Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world." His plan for every person and every thing.
Romans 8:29 "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate <to be> conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren." God planned for man to re-born.
Romans 9:23 "And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,"
Sanctification of the Spirit: Set apart or consecration for God's purpose by God. Devotion to a saintly, pure, holy and clean life.
See my paper: "Walk As Jesus Walked" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Christian Growth" for more information on this subject.
John 17:17-19 "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. {18} As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. {19} And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth."
1 Corinthians 1:2 "Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called <to be> saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:"
Ephesians 5:26 "That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,"
2 Thessalonians 2:13 "But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:"
2 Timothy 2:21 "If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, <and> prepared unto every good work."
Sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Shows sacrifice of Christ.
Hebrews 9:13 "For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh:"
Hebrews 10:22 "Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water."
Hebrews 13:12 "Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate."
Grace: Unmerited favor from God to us. Getting what we do not deserve as compared with
See my paper: "Grace" for more information on this subject.
mercy: not getting what we deserve.
Peace: Hebrew word Shalom used for hello, good-bye & God bless you.
Only God gives peace to ones spirit of forgiveness & restoration.
II) PRAISE GOD FOR LIVING HOPE INCORRUPTIBLE & FADE LESS INHERITANCE: {1 PETER 1:3-9}
WHAT: BEGOTTEN US AGAIN
1 Peter 1:3 "Blessed <be> the /\ God /\ and /\ Father /\ of our /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T, which according to his abundant mercy hath [ begotten ] us again unto a lively [ hope ] by the resurrection of M Jesus M T Christ T from the dead," Lively hope = living hope from a dead religious system.
WAY: BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST
Begotten us again/regeneration/saved/born again/born above/rebirth:
See my paper: "What Is a Born-Again & How to Become One?" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" for more information on this subject.
New creature:
2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man <be> in Christ, <he is> a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Begat:
James 1:18 "Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures."
Born of Him:
1 John 2:29 "If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him."
Born again: Regenerates us. Sse also Peter 1:23
John 3:3 "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
Regeneration:
Titus 3:5 "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;"
By the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead: Foundation hope.
See my paper:"Between Jesus Death & Resurrection What did He Accomplish?" for more information on this subject.
Romans 4:25 "Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification." Justification = just as if never sinned.
Romans 10:9 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." Requirement for salvation.
1 Thessalonians 4:14 "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him."
WHERE: TO AN INHERITANCE .. RESERVED IN HEAVEN FOR YOU
1 Peter 1:4 "To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,"
Inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled: Indestructible and unstained by evil that will last forever and is our re-birthright.
Matthew 6:19-21 "Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: {20} But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: {21} For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Opposite of corrupt = undefiled or pure.
1 Corinthians 9:25 "And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they <do it> to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible."
1 Corinthians 15:50 "Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption." Inheritance = possession
Reserved in heaven for you:
Colossians 1:5 "For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;"
2 Timothy 4:7-8 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished <my> course, I have kept the faith: {8} Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY WORD: {1 PETER 1:5-1:10} SALVATION
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) {1:5} Kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation
(2) {1:9} Receiving the end of your faith even the salvation of your souls
(3) {1:10} Of which salvation the prophets have inquired of the grace for you
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WAY: KEPT BY THE POWER OF GOD UNTO SALVATION
1 Peter 1:5 "Who are kept by the power of /\ God /\ through [ faith ] unto [ salvation ] ready to be revealed in the last time."
WHEN: LAST TIME
Kept by the power of God: Reserved/preserved as to guard from injury or loss.
Psalms 37:28 "For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off."
John 17:12 "While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled."
1 Thessalonians 5:23 "And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and <I pray God> your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."
2 Timothy 4:18 "And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve <me> unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom <be> glory for ever and ever. Amen."
Jude 1:24 "Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present <you> faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,"
Faith: Trusting, believing and relying on Jesus.
See my paper: "Faith" for more information on this subject.
Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith <it is> impossible to please <him>: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and <that> he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."
Romans 10:17 "So then faith <cometh> by hearing, and hearing by the word of God."
Romans 12:3 "For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think <of himself> more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith."
Through faith unto salvation: Daily walk in Jesus. Peter, Paul & the believer run/contend for the prize.
See my paper: "Walk as Jesus Walked" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Christian Growth" for more information on this subject.
1 Corinthians 9:24 "Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. {27} But I keep under my body, and bring <it> into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway."
Last time: Church age is last days. Scoffers were in early church in connection with Jesus return & living an ungodly life. See 1:20.
See my paper: "End Times Events - Day of the Lord" for more information on this subject.
2 Peter 3:3 "Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,"
1 Peter 1:6 "Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:"
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY WORD: {1 PETER 1:7-3:4} PRECIOUS THINGS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) {1:7} Trial of your faith being more precious than gold
(2) {1:19} But the precious blood of Christ as a lamb without blemish
(3) {2:4} Living stone chosen of God and precious
(4) {2:6-7} Chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believes on Him not be confounded
(5) {3:4} Meek & Quiet spirit in the sight of God of great price
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHEN: AT THE APPEARING OF JESUS CHRIST
1 Peter 1:7 "That the trial of your [ faith ], being much more [ Precious ] than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and { glory } at the appearing of M Jesus M T Christ T:" Gold is tried by fire; faith is tried & purified.
Trial of your faith .. be tried with fire: See also 1 Peter 4:12
Luke 22:32 "But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." Peter's work
Romans 5:3 "And not only <so>, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;"
James 1:3 "Knowing <this>, that the trying of your faith worketh patience."
Glory: Key word found 12 times in 1 Peter and 4 times in 2 Peter. Glory is used for Father: 2nd 1:17, 2nd 3:18; Jesus: 1:11, 4:13; Spirit: 4:14; Christian: 1:7, 1:8, 5:1, 5:4, 5:10, 2nd 1:13, 1:17; and worldly person: 1:24, 2:20. 1 Peter 5:4 is a crown of glory.
1 Peter 1:8 "/\ Whom /\ having not seen, ye love; in /\ whom /\, though now ye see < /\ him /\ > not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of { glory }:"
Whom having not seen/though now ye see him not/yet believing:
John 20:29 "Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed <are> they that have not seen, and <yet> have believed."
1 Peter 1:9 "Receiving the end of your [ faith ], <even> the [ salvation ] of <your> souls." End = outcome/result/reward.
Receiving the end of your faith .. the salvation of your souls:
Romans 5:1 "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:" Luther's stand on faith.
Galatians 2:16 "Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified." The 2 scriptures used by Martin Luther.
Souls: The entire/whole person (body and spirit) or man.
See my paper: "Body, Soul & Spirit" for more information on this subject.
Matthew 16:26 "For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?" Soul = life/your existence
Luke 9:25 "For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?"
III) GOD'S MYSTERIOUS PLAN UNVEILED IN FULLNESS OF TIME TO US: {1 PETER 1:10-12}
1 Peter 1:10 "Of which [ salvation ] the prophets have inquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the [ Grace ] <that should come> unto you:"
Prophets: Spokesman for God to people. Presenting message: That God expects his people to live morally sound lives. They also proclaimed that Israel had a special relationship with God. Lastly, they foretold the future.
Prophets have inquired & searched diligently, prophesied of grace:
See my paper: "God's Plan and Purpose for the Ages" for more information on this subject.
2 Peter 1:21 "For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake <as they were> moved by the Holy Ghost." The prophets did not understand full significance of words.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY WORD: {1 PETER 1:11-5:10} SUFFER
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) {1:11} Manner of time the Spirit of Christ in them testified of the sufferings of Christ
(2) {2:19} This is trustworthy for the man of God to endure grief suffering wrongly
(3) {2:20} Do well and suffer for it if you take it patiently this is acceptable with God
(4) {2:21} You were called: because Christ also suffered for us leaving us an example to follow
(5) {2:23} When He suffered, He threatened not; but committed Himself to Him (God)
(6) {3:14} If you suffer for righteousness sake, be not afraid
(7) {3:17} If God's will is for you to suffer for well doing, than for evil doing
(8) {3:18} Christ once suffered for sins, the just for unjust, He bring us to God
(9) {4:1} Christ suffered for us in flesh, likewise be of same mind. You suffer in flesh cease sin
(10) {4:13} You are partakes of Christ's sufferings so when He is revealed you be glad with joy
(11) {4:16} If a man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but glorify God
(12) {4:19} Let them that suffer by God's will commit the keeping of their souls
(13) {5:1} Elder are a witness of Christ's sufferings & partaker of glory that will be revealed
(14) {5:10} God called you to eternal glory by Jesus after you suffer He make you perfect
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Peter 1:11 "Searching what, or what manner of time the /\ [ Spirit ] /\ of T Christ T which was in them did signify, when /\ it /\ testified beforehand the [ sufferings ] of T Christ T, and the { glory } that should follow."
See my paper: "Jesus in the Old Testament" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Messianic Prophecies that Jesus Fulfilled" for more information on this subject.
Searching what manner of time the Spirit of Christ:
Luke 4:14 "And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about." Called the Spirit of Christ because Jesus sends him.
John 16:7 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you."
Revelation 1:4 "John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace <be> unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;" Seven fold Spirit of Christ is found in Israel 11:2.
Isaiah 11:1-2 "And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: {2} And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;"
Sufferings of Christ:
See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" for more information on this subject.
Hebrews 11:26 "Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompense of the reward." Moses partook of Christ's suffering and reproach.
Glory that should follow: Resurrection, Ascension & Second return.
Psalms 16:9-10 "Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. {10} For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption." Similar passages also found in Acts 2:25-31.
John 17:5 "And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was."
Matthew 25:31 "When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:"
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY WORD: {1 PETER 1:12-4:17} GOSPEL
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) {1:12} They preach the gospel unto you by Holy Spirit sent which angles desire to look at
(2) {1:25} The Word of God last forever which by the gospel is preached unto you
(3) {4:6} The gospel is preached to them that are dead that they be judged
(4) {4:17} Judgment to begin at house of God & what is the end of them that obey not the gospel
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Peter 1:12 "Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the /\ [ Holy Ghost ] /\ sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into." Holy Ghost came down from heaven on Pentecost.
Which things the angels desire to look into:
Ephesians 3:10 "To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly <places> might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,"
IV) RELATIONSHIP TO GOD - EXHORTATION TO HOLINESS AND GODLINESS: {1 PETER 1:13-21}
1 Peter 1:13 "Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and [ hope ] to the end for the [ Grace ] that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of M Jesus M T Christ T;"
WHEN: REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST
Gird up the loins of your mind: Discipline thinking process.
1 Peter 1:14 "As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:" Unconverted state.
WHILE: NOT FASHIONING YOURSELVES ACCORDING TO THE FORMER LUSTS
Not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts:
Romans 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what <is> that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
Romans 8:29 "For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate <to be> conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren."
Colossians 3:9-10 "Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; {10} And have put on the new <man>, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:"
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KEY WORD: {1 PETER 1:15-5:10} CALLING
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) {1:15} He that called you is holy so be holy in your conversation
(2) {2:9} You are chosen generation, holy to show praise of Him who called you from darkness
(3) {2:21} You were called because Christ suffered for us leaving us an example to follow
(4) {3:9} Not doing evil but blessing knowing you are therein called that you inherit a blessing
(5) {5:10} God of grace called us unto eternal glory by Christ -> suffer -> perfect -> stablish you
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Peter 1:15 "But as /\ he /\ which hath [ called ] you is [ holy ], so be ye [ holy ] in all manner of conversation;"
Called you is holy, so be ye holy:
See my paper: "Entry into the Holy of Holies" for more information on this subject.
Exodus 19:6 "And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These <are> the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel."
2 Corinthians 7:1 "Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God."
Ephesians 4:24 "And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness."
2 Peter 3:11 "<Seeing> then <that> all these things shall be dissolved, what manner <of persons> ought ye to be in <all> holy conversation and godliness,"
WAIT: BE HOLY FOR I AM HOLY
1 Peter 1:16 "Because it is written, Be ye [ holy ] ; for /\ I /\ am
BOOK STRUCTURE
TEACHINGS / LOCATIONS
CHAPTER THEMES
Salvation to elect, called, foreordained, and kept
1:2 Grace to God's elect; 1:5 Kept for Salvation; 1:7 Precious things; 1:11 Suffering; 1:12 Gospel; 1:15 Calling; 1:21 Glory
(1) Born-again by God's election by faith of Jesus resurrection unto salvation reserved for you in heaven
Christians chosen as living precious stones for examples of Christ who follow His steps
2:5 Living Stones/Rock 2:9 Chosen believers of God 2:16 Free but servants
(2) Chosen priesthood, holy nation, & people belonging to God to show His praise.
Christian relationships to husbands, wives, unbelievers
3:8 Christian relationships 3:18 What Jesus did the 3 days between His death and His resurrection
(3) Brethren of one mind of compassion, love, & blessing followers of good since God is open to saints prayers.
Christians do suffer, but they once were unbelievers. Now as Christian they love others.
(4) As partakes of Christ suffer as Christians showing love for God's glory
Pastors teach by humble example willing to suffer
5:2 Pastor/Elder 5:5 Humble versus Proud
(5) Elder feed the flock of God by being their example
Be ye holy; for I am holy:
Leviticus 11:44 "For I <am> the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I <am> holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth."
Hebrews 12:14 "Follow peace with all <men>, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:"
1 Peter 1:17 "And if ye call on the /\ Father /\, /\ who /\ without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning <here> in fear:" Fear = reverence respect for God.
Without respect of persons .. judgeth according to every man's work:
See my paper: "Judgments of Believer & Unbeliever" for more information on this subject.
Romans 2:11 "For there is no respect of persons with God."
Ephesians 2:8-10 "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: <it is> the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any man should boast. {10} For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." God gives us these works & ability.
1 Corinthians 3:14 "If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward."
1 Peter 1:18 "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, <as> silver and gold, from your vain conversation <received> by tradition from your fathers;"
Ye were not redeemed with corruptible things: Redeemed = ransom paid
See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" for more information on this subject.
Ephesians 1:7 "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;"
WAY: WITH THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF CHRIST
1 Peter 1:19 "But with the [ Precious ] blood of T Christ T, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:" No spot = no sin & is holy.
Lamb without blemish and without spot: See also Leviticus 22:19-25
See my paper: "Did Jesus Die Spiritually" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Imputed/Reckoned/Counted Righteousness of Jesus " for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.
John 1:29 "The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." Lamb was without spot before, during & after the sacrifice.
1 Corinthians 5:7 "Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:" Jesus also no spiritual sin.
WHEN: IN THESE LAST TIMES FOR YOU
1 Peter 1:20 "/\ Who /\ verily was [ Foreordained ] before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,"
Foreordained: Jesus and the believers are chosen before the foundation of the world to be saved for God's purpose. This choice is not based on any of our future good works or beliefs. All our righteousness is as filthy rags (Is. 64:6). None righteous/worthy.
See my paper: "Is Free Will Biblical?" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Some saved and Some Lost God's Sovereignty" for more information on this subject.
Revelation 13:8 "And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world."
Ephesians 1:4-5 "According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: {5} Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will," See also 1 Peter 1:2 above.
Last times: See also 1 Peter 1:6.
See my paper: "End Times Events - Day of the Lord" for more information on this subject.
Acts 2:17 "And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:"
1 Timothy 4:1 "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;"
2 Timothy 3:1 "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come."
1 John 2:18 "Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time."
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KEY WORD: {1 PETER 1:21-5:11} GLORY
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(1) {1:21} God raised Him from the dead given Him glory that your faith and hope be in God
(2) {1:24} All flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man withers and falls away
(3) {2:12} They see your good works and glorify God in His day of visitation
(4) {2:20} What glory is it if when you be buffeted for your faults you take it patiently
(5) {4:11} If a man speaks as oracles of God or ministers as abilities of God who is glorified in all
(6) {4:13} You are partakers of Christ's sufferings that when His glory shall be revealed your glad
(7) {4:14} If reproached in name of Christ - happy are you, spirit of glory & God rests upon you
(8) {4:16} If suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but glorify God
(9) {5:1} A elder & witnesses Christ's sufferings & partaker of the glory that be revealed
(10) {5:4} Chief Shepherd appear, you shall receiver crown of glory that does not fade
(11) {5:10} God of grace has called us unto His eternal glory by Christ after you suffer - > perfect
(12) {5:11} To Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever.
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1 Peter 1:21 "/\ Who /\ by T him T do believe in /\ God /\, that raised T him T up from the dead, and gave him { glory }; that your [ faith ] and [ hope ] might be in /\ God /\."
V) BELIEVER'S LIFE OF LOVE AND PURITY: {1 PETER 1:22-2:3}
1 Peter 1:22 "Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the /\ [ Spirit ] /\ unto unfeigned love of the brethren, <see that ye> love one another with a pure heart fervently:"
WAY: BEING BORN AGAIN BY THE WORD OF GOD
1 Peter 1:23 "Being [ born ] again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of /\ God /\, which liveth and abideth for ever." Also see 1 Peter 1:3 for Born again & equal statements.
Not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God:
1 Corinthians 15:53-54 "For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal <must> put on immortality. {54} So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory."
1 Peter 1:24 "For all flesh <is> as grass, and all the { glory } of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:" Flesh as grass: man's transitory existence.
The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:
Isaiah 40:6-8 "The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh <is> grass, and all the goodliness thereof <is> as the flower of the field: {7} The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people <is> grass. {8} The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever."
James 1:9-11 "Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways."
1 Peter 1:25 "But the word of the /\ Lord /\ endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you."
1 Peter 2:1 "Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,"
Laying aside all malice .. etc.:
Colossians 3:5 "Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:" Mortify = death
Colossians 3:8 "But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth."
1 Peter 2:2 "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:" Grow in faith through the word.
Newborn babes, desire milk of the word, that ye may grow:
See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" for more information on this subject.
Hebrews 5:12-14 "For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which <be> the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. {13} For every one that useth milk <is> unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. {14} But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, <even> those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil."
1 Peter 2:3 "If so be ye have tasted that the /\ Lord /\ <is> gracious."
Tasted that the Lord <is> gracious:
Psalms 34:8 "O taste and see that the LORD <is> good: blessed <is> the man <that> trusteth in him." Taste = experience (Hebrews 6:5).
VI) POSITION OF THE BELIEVER - LIVING STONES, SPIRITUAL HOUSE & CHOSEN: {1 PETER 2:4-10}
1 Peter 2:4 "To /\ whom /\ coming, <as unto> a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but [ chosen ] of /\ God /\, <and> [ Precious ]," Christ: rock/stone
Living stone:
Psalms 118:22 "The stone <which> the builders refused is become the head <stone> of the corner."
Isaiah 28:16 "Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner <stone>, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste."
Other living scriptures: Jesus is that life (John 14:6, John 1:4).
See my paper: "Bible Study & Interpretation Guideline" for more information on this subject.
Living bread:
John 6:51 "I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world."
John 7:38 "He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water." i.e. Holy Ghost
Living way:
Hebrews 10:20 "By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh;"
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MISC: {1 PETER 2:5-8} STONE/ROCK
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(1) {2:5} You are lively stones an holy priesthood acceptable to God
(2) {2:6} I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect precious; believes in Him and not be confounded
(3) {2:7} The stone the builders disallowed is made the head of the corner
(4) {2:8} A stone of stumbling & rock of offense to them that stumble at the word are appointed
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WAY: AS LIVING STONES, SPIRITUAL HOUSE, HOLY PRIESTHOOD, OFFER SACRIFICE TO GOD
1 Peter 2:5 "Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an [ holy ] priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to /\ God /\ by M Jesus M T Christ T." See 1 Peter 2:9 for priesthood.
Built up a spiritual house:
1 Corinthians 3:16 "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and <that> the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?"
Ephesians 2:22 "In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit."
1 Peter 2:6 "Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, [ elect ], [ Precious ]: and he that believeth on /\ him /\ shall not be confounded." Confounded = shamed
I lay in Sion a chief corner stone:
See my paper: "Messianic Prophecies that Jesus Fulfilled" for more information on this subject.
Romans 9:32-33 "Wherefore? Because <they sought it> not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; {33} As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed."
Isaiah 28:16 "Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner <stone>, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste"
1 Peter 2:7 "Unto you therefore which believe <he is>[ Precious ]: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,"
Stone which the builders disallowed.is made the head of the corner:
Matthew 21:42, 44 "Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? {44} And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder."
Acts 4:11-12 "This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. {12} Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved."
1 Peter 2:8 "And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, <even to them> which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed."
Stumble at the word, being disobedient/they were appointed:
Their appointment does not make them less guilty of them rejecting.
Romans 9:18-21 "Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will <have mercy>, and whom he will he hardeneth. {19} Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will? {20} Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed <it>, Why hast thou made me thus? {21} Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?"
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LIST: {1 PETER 2:9-10} CHOSEN BELIEVERS OF GOD
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(1) {2:9} You are a chosen generation
(2) {2:9} You are a royal priesthood
(3) {2:9} You are an holy nation
(4) {2:9} You are a peculiar people
(5) {2:9} You should show forth the praises of Him
(6) {2:9} Who has called you out of darkness
(7) {2:9} Who has called you into His marvelous light
(8} {2:10} Which in time past were not a people
(9) {2:10} But are now the people of God
(10) {2:10} Which had not obtained mercy
(11) {2:10} But now have obtained mercy
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WHAT: YOU ARE A CHOSEN GENERATION, ROYAL PRIEST, HOLY NATION, GOD HAS CALLED
1 Peter 2:9 "But ye <are> a (1) [ chosen ] generation, (2) a royal priesthood, (3) an [ holy ] nation, (4) a peculiar people; that (5) ye should show forth the praises of him (6) who hath [ called ] you out of darkness (7) into his marvellous light:"
WHY: YOU SHOULD SHOW FORTH THE PRAISES OF HIM
Ye chosen generation/royal priesthood/holy nation/peculiar people:
See my paper: "In Christ" for more information on this subject.
Romans 9:25-26 "As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved. {26} And it shall come to pass, <that> in the place where it was said unto them, Ye <are> not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God." Osee = Hosea 1:9-10 below.
Ephesians 1:4 "According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:"
1 Peter 2:10 "(8) Which in time past <were> not a people, but (9) <are> now the people of /\ God /\: which (10) had not obtained mercy, but (11) now have obtained mercy."
Which in time past <were> not a people, <are> now the people of God:
See my paper: "Justification of Faith - Old Testament Doctrine" for more information on this subject.
Hosea 1:9-10 "Then said <God>, Call his name Loammi: for ye <are> not my people, and I will not be your <God>. {10} Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, <that> in the place where it was said unto them, Ye <are> not my people, <there> it shall be said unto them, <Ye are> the sons of the living God."
Ephesians 2:11 "Wherefore remember, that ye <being> in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands;"
VII) RELATIONSHIP TO MAN - SUBJECTION/DUTIES TO CIVIL, SOCIAL, & FAMILY: {1 PETER 2:11-3:12}
1 Peter 2:11 "Dearly beloved, I beseech <you> as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;"
Strangers and pilgrims:
Hebrews 11:9 "By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as <in> a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:"
1 Peter 2:12 "Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by <your> good works, which they shall behold, { glorify } /\ God /\ in the day of visitation."
Conversation honest among the Gentiles: Gentiles = heathen.
Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
Romans 12:20 "Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head."
WAY: SUBMIT YOURSELVES TO EVERY ORDINANCE OF MAN
1 Peter 2:13 "Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the /\ Lord's /\ sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;"
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man:
See my paper: "Submission/Subjection" for more information on this subject.
See my paper:"The Christian Position on Civil Authority & Nonresistance" for more information on this subject.
Titus 3:1-2 "Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, {2} To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, <but> gentle, showing all meekness unto all men."
Romans 13:1-7 "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. {2} Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. {3} For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: {4} For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to <execute> wrath upon him that doeth evil. {5} Wherefore <ye> must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. {6} For this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. {7} Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute <is due>; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour."
1 Peter 2:14 "Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well."
1 Peter 2:15 "For so is the will of /\ God /\, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:"
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CONTRASTS: {2 PETER 2:16} FREE BUT SERVANTS
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1 Peter 2:16 "As free, and not using <your> liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of /\ God /\."
Free, and not using <your> liberty for a cloak: Pretext for evil.
Galatians 5:13 "For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only <use> not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another."
Romans 6:16 "Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?"
2 Peter 2:19 "While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage."
1 Peter 2:17 "Honour all <men>. Love the brotherhood. Fear /\ God /\. Honour the king." Brotherhood = community of believers.
1 Peter 2:18 "Servants, <be> subject to <your> masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward."
Servants, <be> subject to <your> masters with all fear:
Colossians 3:22 "Servants, obey in all things <your> masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:" Fear=respect: God & earth master
Ephesians 6:5-8 "Servants, be obedient to them that are <your> masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; {6} Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; {7} With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: {8} Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether <he be> bond or free."
1 Timothy 6:1 "Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and <his> doctrine be not blasphemed."
Titus 2:9 "<Exhort> servants to be obedient unto their own masters, <and> to please <them> well in all <things>; not answering again;"
1 Peter 2:19 "For this <is> thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward /\ God /\ endure grief, [ suffering ] wrongfully."
1 Peter 2:20 "For what { glory }<is it>, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and [ suffer ] <for it>, ye take it patiently, this <is> acceptable with /\ God /\."
When ye do well, suffer for it, this <is> acceptable with God:
Matthew 5:10 "Blessed <are> they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for their's is the kingdom of heaven."
Ephesians 6:7-8 "With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: {8} Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether <he be> bond or free."
WHY: AN EXAMPLE THAT WE SHOULD FOLLOW HIS STEPS
1 Peter 2:21 "For even hereunto were ye [ called ]: because T Christ T also [ suffered ] for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow T his T steps:"
Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example:
See my paper: "Jesus as Prophet, Priest, & King" for more information on this subject.
Isaiah 53:7-9 "He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth. {8} He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken. {9} And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither <was any> deceit in his mouth."
1 Peter 2:22 "T Who T did no sin, neither was guile found in T his T mouth:" Jesus did not become sin (2 cor 5:21) but sin offering.
1 Peter 2:23 "T Who T, when T he T was reviled, reviled not again; when T he T suffered, T he T threatened not; but committed <T himself T> to him that judgeth righteously:"
1 Peter 2:24 "T Who T T his T own T self T bare our sins in T his T own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by T whose T stripes ye were healed." See 1 Peter 3:18.
Who did no sin/who his own self bare our sins in his own body:
See my paper: "Did Jesus Die Spiritually?" for more information on this subject.
Isaiah 53:6 "All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all." He was never sinful only carried our sins.
Hebrews 4:15 "For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as <we are>, <yet> without sin."
1 John 3:5 "And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin."
By whose stripes ye were healed:
Isaiah 53:4-5 "Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. {5} But he <was> wounded for our transgressions, <he was> bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace <was> upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." Grief = diseases
Matthew 8:16-17 "When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with <his> word, and healed all that were sick: {17} That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare <our> sicknesses."
1 Peter 2:25 "For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls."
Shepherd and Bishop of your souls:
See my paper: "Church Officers and Their Qualifications" for more information on this subject.
Psalms 23:1 "The LORD <is> my shepherd; I shall not want."
Isaiah 40:11 "He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry <them> in his bosom, <and> shall gently lead those that are with young."
1 Peter 3:1 "Likewise, ye wives, <be> in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives;"
Ye wives, <be> in subjection to your own husbands . won by . wives:
See my paper: "Submission/Subjection" for more information on this subject.
Colossians 3:18 "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord."
1 Corinthians 7:16 "For what knowest thou, O wife, whether thou shalt save <thy> husband? or how knowest thou, O man, whether thou shalt save <thy> wife?"
Ephesians 5:22-24 "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. {23} For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. {24} Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so <let> the wives <be> to their own husbands in every thing."
TIME: WHILE
1 Peter 3:2 "While they behold your chaste conversation <coupled> with fear."
1 Peter 3:3 "Whose adorning let it not be that outward <adorning> of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;"
1 Timothy 2:9 "In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;"
1 Peter 3:4 "But <let it be> the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, <even the ornament> of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of /\ God /\ of [ great price ]."
Hidden man of the heart: Spiritual man:
Ephesians 3:16 "That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;"
TIME: AFTER
1 Peter 3:5 "For after this manner in the old time the [ holy ] women also, who trusted in /\ God /\, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands:"
1 Peter 3:6 "Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement." Abraham is our father (faith: Romans 4:12,16).
Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: Sarah means princess.
Genesis 18:12-14 "Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also? {13} And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old? {14} Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son."
Genesis 21:1 "And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken."
1 Corinthians 11:3 "But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman <is> the man; and the head of Christ <is> God."
Hebrews 11:11 "Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised."
1 Peter 3:7 "Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with <them> according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the [ Grace ] of life; that your prayers be not hindered."
Husbands, dwell with <them>, honour unto the wife, as weaker:
See my paper: "Man's Relationship with His Wife, Family, & Friends" for more information on this subject.
Ephesians 5:25, 28-29, 33 "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;" {28} So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. {29} For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:" {33} Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife <see> that she reverence <her> husband."
Colossians 3:19 "Husbands, love <your> wives, and be not bitter against them."
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LIST: {1 PETER 3:8-9} CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIPS
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(1) {3:8} Be all of one mind
(2) {3:8} Have compassion one to another
(3) {3:8} Love as brothers
(4) {3:8} Be pitiful
(5) {3:8} Be courteous
(6) {3:9} Not rendering evil for evil
(7) {3:9} Nor railing for railing
(8) {3:9} But contrariwise blessing
(9) {3:9} Know that you are called, that you should inherit a blessing
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CONCLUSION: FINALLY WHAT: BE ALL OF ONE MIND
1 Peter 3:8 "Finally, (1) <be ye> all of one mind, (2) having compassion one of another, (3) love as brethren, (4) <be> pitiful, (5) <be> courteous:"
WAY: LOVE AS BRETHREN, BE PITIFUL, BE COURTEOUS
Colossians 3:12 "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;"
1 Peter 3:9 "(6) Not rendering evil for evil, or (7) railing for railing: but (8) contrariwise blessing; (9) knowing that ye are thereunto [ called ], that ye should inherit a blessing." Railing = abuse
Not rendering evil for evil:
Luke 6:27-28 "But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, {28} Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you."
1 Peter 3:10 "For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:" Quoted from Psalms 34:12-16 as shown below.
Refrain his tongue from evil:
James 3:9-10 "Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. {10} Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be."
Psalms 34:12-16 "What man <is he that> desireth life, <and> loveth <many> days, that he may see good? {13} Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. {14} Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. {15} The eyes of the LORD <are> upon the righteous, and his ears <are open> unto their cry. {16} The face of the LORD <is> against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance of them from the earth."
1 Peter 3:11 "Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it." Eschew = turn aside from; ensue = pursue.
WHY: FOR THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE OVER THE RIGHTEOUS
1 Peter 3:12 "For the eyes of the /\ Lord /\ <are> over the righteous, and /\ his /\ ears <are open> unto their prayers: but the face of the /\ Lord /\ <is> against them that do evil."
Lord over the righteous, & his ears <are open> unto their prayers:
See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.
John 9:31 "Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth."
VIII) ENCOURAGEMENT & TEACHINGS FOR SUFFERING: {1 PETER 3:13-17}
1 Peter 3:13 "And who <is> he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?" Except religious bigots/evil man.
1 Peter 3:14 "But and if ye [ suffer ] for righteousness' sake, happy <are ye>: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;"
If ye suffer for righteousness' sake:
See my paper: "Imputed/Reckoned/Counted Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.
Matthew 5:10 "Blessed <are> they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
1 Peter 3:15 "But sanctify the /\ Lord /\ /\ God /\ in your hearts: and <be> ready always to <give> an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the [ hope ] that is in you with meekness and fear:"
Be ready always to <give> an answer to every man the hope in you:
Psalms 119:46 "I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed."
1 Peter 3:16 "Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ."
1 Peter 3:17 "For <it is> better, if the will of /\ God /\ be so, that ye [ suffer ] for well doing, than for evil doing."
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MISC: {1 PETER 3:18-22} WHAT JESUS DID THE 3 DAYS AFTER HIS DEATH
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(1) {3:18} Once suffered for sins .. put to death in the flesh: Not His spirit.
(2) Jesus' suffering & death on the cross completed the sin atonement work for us:
(3) God was in Christ throughout the entire atonement process:
(4) Jesus went to Paradise:
(5) Jesus opened Paradise and took the saints to heavenly Paradise:
(6) {3:19} He went and preached unto the spirits in prison:
{3:20} People who lived in the days of Noah when eight people were saved by water:
{3:21} Like figure of Baptism also saves us by the resurrection of Jesus Christ
(7) Jesus conquered Satan & took the keys of hell/death/earth:
(8) {3:18} Jesus arose from the dead made alive (quickened) by the Spirit:
(9) {3:22} Jesus goes to the Father to proclaim his success over Satan/sin:
(10) Jesus opened Paradise, now in heaven, & allow saints to arise:
(11) {3:22} Gone into heaven .. right hand of God everyone is subject to Him:
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See my paper: "Between Jesus Death & Resurrection What did He Accomplish?" for more information on this subject.
1X) WHAT JESUS DID THE THREE DAYS BETWEEN HIS DEATH & RESURRECTION: {1 PETER 3:18-4:19}
What Jesus did the three days between his death and resurrection:
1 Peter 3:18 "For T Christ T also hath once [ suffered ] for sins, the just for the unjust, that T he T might bring us to /\ God /\, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the /\ [ Spirit ] /\:" See 1 Peter 2:24.
1) Once suffered for sins .. put to death in the flesh: Not His spirit.
Romans 6:10 "For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God." Not continued Catholic Masses.
Hebrews 7:27 "Who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the people's: for this he did once, when he offered up himself." Once!!
Hebrews 10:10 "By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once <for all>."Not his spirit
2) Jesus' suffering & death on the cross completed the sin atonement work for us:
John 19:30 "When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost." Jesus did not suffer again since He completed law & our atonement.
Colossians 2:14-15 "Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; {15} <And> having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it."
3 ) God was in Christ throughout the entire atonement process:
See my paper: "Did Jesus Die Spiritually?" for more information on this subject.
2 Corinthians 5:19 "To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation."
Luke 23:46 "And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost." God had Jesus Spirit and controlled events.
4) Jesus went to Paradise:
Psalms 16:10 "For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption." Jesus went to both (Paradise = Abraham bosom) & hell & not stay dead but arise.
Luke 23:40-43 "But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? {41} And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. {42} And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. {43} And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise."
Luke 16:19-21 "There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: {20} And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, {21} And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores."
Luke 16:22-26 "And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; {23} And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. {24} And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. {25} But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. {26} And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that <would come> from thence."
5) Jesus opened Paradise and took the saints to heavenly Paradise:
Ephesians 4:8-10 "Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. {9} (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? {10} He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)" Jesus went to Abraham bosom (Paradise) & led them to up.
Psalms 68:18 "Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, <for> the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell <among them>."
2 Corinthians 12:3-4 "And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) {4} How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter."
Revelation 2:7 "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God."
1 Peter 3:19 "By which also T he T went and preached unto the spirits in prison;"
6) He went and preached unto the spirits in prison:
Jesus also preached (proclaimed) who He is & what He completed. Not to give them a second chance. Yet, Noah had preached righteousness onto them during the time he built the ark. None of them responded to Noah.
Hebrews 9:27 "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:" No second chance as Catholics/Purgatory.
TIME: WHILE
1 Peter 3:20 "Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of /\ God /\ waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water." For souls (persons) also see 1 Peter 1:9.
Days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing .. were saved by water:
Hebrews 11:7 "By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith."
2 Peter 2:5 "And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth <person>, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;"
1 Peter 3:21 "The like figure whereunto <even> baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward /\ God /\,) by the resurrection of M Jesus M T Christ T:" Filth of the flesh = sins in our lives.
7) Jesus conquered Satan & took the keys of hell/death/earth:
Matthew 28:18 "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." Power over earth.
Colossians 2:15 "<And> having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it."
Hebrews 2:14-15 "Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; {15} And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage."
Revelation 1:18 "I <am> he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death."
8) Jesus arose from the dead made alive (quickened) by the Spirit:
Acts 2:27 "Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption." Jesus is alive.
Acts 2:31 "He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption." Jesus won over Satan, by the cross, arose from dead by Holy Spirit bring Him back to life (begotten that day).
Acts 13:33 "God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee."
Revelation 1:5 "And from Jesus Christ, <who is> the faithful witness, <and> the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood," Jesus now rules the earth.
9) Jesus goes to the Father to proclaim his success over Satan/sin:
John 20:14-17 "And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus. {15} Jesus saith unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou? She, supposing him to be the gardener, saith unto him, Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where thou hast laid him, and I will take him away. {16} Jesus saith unto her, Mary. She turned herself, and saith unto him, Rabboni; which is to say, Master. {17} Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and <to> my God, and your God."
10) Jesus opened Paradise, now in heaven, & allow saints to arise:
Matthew 27:52-53 "And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, {53} And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many."
Like figure whereunto <even> baptism doth also now save us:
Baptism symbolizes Jesus and our: death, burial and resurrection which Christians believe for their salvation.
See my paper: "Forgiveness of sins" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Apostles Baptism" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Baptism for Forgiveness of Sins" for more information on this subject.
Romans 6:3-5 "Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? {4} Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. {5} For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also <in the likeness> of <his> resurrection:
1 Peter 3:22 "T Who T is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of /\ God /\; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto T him T."
11) Gone into heaven..right hand of God..all..subject unto him:
Ephesians 1:20-22 "Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set <him> at his own right hand in the heavenly <places>, {21} Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: {22} And hath put all <things> under his feet, and gave him <to be> the head over all <things> to the church,"
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1 Peter 4:1 "Forasmuch then as T Christ T hath [ suffered ] for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath [ suffered ] in the flesh hath ceased from sin;"
He that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin: He has a higher priority to please God & will mortify his flesh (Rom 8:13).
Romans 8:17 "And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with <him>, that we may be also glorified together."
Hebrews 11:25-26 "Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; {26} Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompense of the reward."
1 Peter 4:2 "That he no longer should live the rest of <his> time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of /\ God /\."
WHEN: TIME PAST GENTILES WALKED IN LASCIVIOUSNESS, LUSTS, EXCESS OF WINE
1 Peter 4:3 "For the time past of <our> life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:" Banqueting = drinking bouts. Also 2:10
Time past of our life .. we walked in (sin):
See my paper: "Walk as Jesus Walked" for more information on this subject.
Ephesians 2:2-3 "Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: {3} Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others."
1 Peter 4:4 "Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with <them> to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of <you>:"
1 Peter 4:5 "/\ Who /\ shall give account to T him T that is ready to judge the quick and the dead." Quick = living
Him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead:
See my paper: "Judgments of Believer & Unbeliever" for more information on this subject.
Acts 10:42 "And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God <to be> the Judge of quick and dead."Jesus will judge each person (works/faith/words)
2 Timothy 4:1 "I charge <thee> therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;"
1 Peter 4:6 "For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to /\ God /\ in the spirit." Christians,
now dead by martyrdom, and alive in the spirit after their death.
Preached while they were alive. There body is dead & spirit alive.
CONCLUSION: THEREFORE
1 Peter 4:7 "But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer."
The end of all things is at hand, be ye sober, watch and prayer:
Philippians 4:5 "Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord <is> at hand."
WAY: ABOVE ALL THINGS HAVE CHARITY FOR CHARITY COVERS THE MULTITUDE OF SINS
1 Peter 4:8 "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins."
Have charity .. for it shall cover the multitude of sins:
Charity is love in action. Divine love with kindness, tenderness, affection & generosity to others.
See my paper: "Love" for more information on this subject.
Proverbs 10:12 "Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins."
Romans 13:10 "Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love <is> the fulfilling of the law."
1 Peter 4:9 "Use hospitality one to another without grudging."
1 Peter 4:10 "As every man hath received the gift, <even so> minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold [ Grace ] of /\ God /\."
As every man hath received the gift:
1 Corinthians 12:5-11 "And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. {6} And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. {7} But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. {8} For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; {9} To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; {10} To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another <divers> kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: {11} But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will."
1 Peter 4:11 "If any man speak, <let him speak> as the oracles of /\ God /\; if any man minister, <let him do it> as of the ability which /\ God /\ giveth: that /\ God /\ in all things may be glorified through M Jesus M T Christ T, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."
As the ability which God giveth:
Romans 12:4-8 "For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: {5} So we, <being> many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. {6} Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, <let us prophesy> according to the proportion of faith; {7} Or ministry, <let us wait> on <our> ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; {8} Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, <let him do it> with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness."
1 Peter 4:12 "Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:"
Think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which .. try you:
Acts 14:22 "Confirming the souls of the disciples, <and> exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God."
WHAT: YOU ARE PARTAKERS OF CHRIST'S SUFFERINGS
1 Peter 4:13 "But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of T Christ's T [ sufferings ]; that, when his { glory } shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy."
Rejoice . as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings:
Romans 8:17 "And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with <him>, that we may be also glorified together."
Philippians 3:10 "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;"
1 Peter 4:14 "If ye be reproached for the name of T Christ T, happy <are ye>; for the /\ [ spirit ] /\ of { glory } and of /\ God /\ resteth upon you: on their part /\ he /\ is evil spoken of, but on your part /\ he /\ is { glorified }."
1 Peter 4:15 "But let none of you [ suffer ] as a murderer, or <as> a thief, or <as> an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters."
WHY: IF MAN SUFFER AS A CHRISTIAN, LET HIM NOT BE ASHAMED
1 Peter 4:16 "Yet if <any man [ suffer ] > as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him { glorify } /\ God /\ on this behalf."
Suffer as Christian, let him not be ashamed:
Colossians 1:24 "Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:"
1 Peter 4:17 "For the time <is come> that judgment must begin at the house of /\ God /\: and if <it> first <begin> at us, what shall the end <be> of them that obey not the gospel of /\ God /\?"
Time is coming that judgment must begin at the house of God: Jesus is our example & we follow his walk.
See my paper: "Judgments of Believer & Unbeliever" for more information on this subject.
1 Peter 4:18 "And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?"
And if the righteous scarcely be saved .. ungodly .. appear:
Matthew 7:13-14 "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide <is> the gate, and broad <is> the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: {14} Because strait <is> the gate, and narrow <is> the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it."
Revelation 20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
1 Peter 4:19 "Wherefore let them that [ suffer ] according to the will of /\ God /\ commit the keeping of their souls <to him> in well doing, as unto a faithful /\ Creator /\."
X) INSTRUCTION TO ELDERS & FLOCK OF GOD: {1 PETER 5:1-14}
1 Peter 5:1 "The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the [ sufferings ] of T Christ T, and also a partaker of the { glory } that shall be revealed:"
Elder: The Apostle Peter call himself a fellow Elder (he is quite old at this time). Peter uses this title to define his office as Pastor. Elder = Pastor = Bishop = Shepherd = Overseer = Presbyter
See my paper: "Church Officers and Their Qualifications" for more information on this subject.
Acts 20:28 "Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood." (1 Peter 5:2: feed - shepherd and oversight - overseer)
Overseer is the same Greek word Bishop used in Philippians 1:1, 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:7 and 1 Peter 2:25. Also called Elder in Acts 14:23 which is the same position as Bishop and Presbyters as found in 1 Timothy 4:14 and 1 Timothy 5:17. "To feed" is the same Greek word as shepherd. Pastor is found in Ephesians 4:11 and is the Greek word for shepherd. The shepherd is the one into whose care the sheep (flock) have been committed for feeding, caring, and protection for growth to maturity. The purpose of the different words are as follows: Elder indicates a mature spiritual experienced person in a position of authority. Bishop indicates the character of the work undertaken as overseer or guardian. Shepherd or Pastor indicates the function or responsibility of watching, teaching, and guiding the flock.
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LIST: {1 PETER 5:2-3} ELDERS
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(1) {5:2} Feed the flock of God
(2) {5:2} Take the oversight
(3) {5:2} Not by constraint
(4) {5:2} But willingly
(5) {5:2} Not for filthy lucre
(6) {5:2} But of a ready mind
(7) {5:3} Neither as being lords over God's heritage
(8) {5:3} But being ensamples to the flock
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WHAT: FEED THE FLOCK OF GOD NOT BY CONSTRAINT WILLINGLY NOT FOR FILTHY LUCRE
1 Peter 5:2 "(1) Feed the flock of /\ God /\ which is among you, (2) taking the oversight <thereof>, (3) not by constraint, (4) but willingly; (5) not for filthy lucre, (6) but of a ready mind;"
Feed the flock of God/taking the oversight .. not for filthy lucre:
1 Corinthians 9:16-18 "For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! {17} For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation <of the gospel> is committed unto me. {18} What is my reward then? <Verily> that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel."
John 21:15-17 "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, <son> of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. {16} He saith to him again the second time, Simon, <son> of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep. {17} He saith unto him the third time, Simon, <son> of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep."
Matthew 10:8 "Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give."
WAY: BEING EXAMPLES TO THE FLOCK
1 Peter 5:3 " (7) Neither as being lords over </\ God's /\> heritage, (8) but being ensamples to the flock."
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Being ensamples to the flock:
2 Thessalonians 3:9 "Not because we have not power, but to make ourselves an ensample unto you to follow us."
Mark 10:42-44 "But Jesus called them <to him>, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. {43} But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: {44} And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all."
WHEN: THE CHIEF SHEPHERD SHALL APPEAR
1 Peter 5:4 "And when the chief /\ Shepherd /\ shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of { glory } that fadeth not away."
Chief Shepherd shall appear: Jesus Christ
Other crowns:
1 Thessalonians 2:19 "For what <is> our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? <Are> not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?"
2 Timothy 4:8 "Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."
James 1:12 "Blessed <is> the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him."
Revelation 2:10 "Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast <some> of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life."
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CONTRASTS: {1 PETER 5:5-6} HUMBLE VERSUS PROUD
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GRACE GIVEN -> HUMBLE
GOD RESIST -> PROUD
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1 Peter 5:5 "Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all <of you> be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for /\ God /\ resisteth the proud, and giveth [ Grace ] to the humble."
God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble:
See my paper: "Grace" for more information on this subject.
Proverbs 3:34 "Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly."
James 4:6 "But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."
2 Peter 1:2 "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord," Increase grace 2nd way.
CONCLUSION: THEREFORE WHY: HE MAY EXALT YOU IN DUE TIME
1 Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of /\ God /\, that /\ he /\ may exalt you in due time:" James 4:6 above,
1 Peter 5:7 "Casting all your care upon /\ him /\; for /\ he /\ careth for you."
Casting all your care upon him:
Psalms 55:22 "Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."
Matthew 11:28-30 "Come unto me, all <ye> that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. {29} Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. {30} For my yoke <is> easy, and my burden is light."
1 Peter 5:8 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:" Be vigilant = be watchful.
Your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
James 4:7 "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
1 Peter 5:9 "Whom resist stedfast in the [ faith ], knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world."
Resist stedfast.same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren:
1 Corinthians 10:13 "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God <is> faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear <it>."
TIME: AFTER TIME: WHILE
1 Peter 5:10 "But the /\ God /\ of all [ Grace ], who hath [ called ] us unto his eternal { glory } by Christ Jesus, after that ye have [ suffered ] a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle <you>."
WHEN: YOU HAVE SUFFERED A WHILE MAKE YOU PERFECT, ESTABLISH, STRENGTHEN YOU
After that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect:
2 Corinthians 4:10-11 "Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. {11} For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh."
Hebrews 5:8-9 "Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; {9} And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him;"
1 Peter 5:11 "To him <be> { glory } and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."
1 Peter 5:12 "By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true [ Grace ] of /\ God /\ wherein ye stand."
Silvanus (Silas): Silvanus or Silas means born in the wood.
Acts 15:40 "And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God."
1 Peter 5:13 "The <church that is> at Babylon, [ elected ] together with <you>, saluteth you; and <so doth> Marcus my son."
Marcus my son: Gospel writer Mark. He had problems on Paul's missionary and departed. Mark means idle or lazy. Later Paul says Mark is profitable.
Acts 12:25 "And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled <their> ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark."
Acts 15:37-39 "And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. {38} But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. {39} And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;"
2 Timothy 4:11 "Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry."
1 Peter 5:14 "Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace <be> with you all that are in T Christ T M Jesus M. Amen."
Romans 16:16 "Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you."
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