We learned a great deal as we studied 1 and 2 Peter. Now, we are going to study two letter from the apostle Paul. He is writing to his dear friend and partner in faith, Timothy. He, along with Peter, teaches us what active faith looks like on a daily basis in the most purest … More Pure and Simple Faith
As you and I have been studying 1 and 2 Peter, the Apostle Peter is wanting us to stay focused and not to forget why we believe God. There is so much more to faith than just believing. God calls you and I into a relationship where there’s action from both parties taking place. You … More Reckoning Day is Approaching
We studied in the last blogpost how we need to pay attention. We need to have a mindset where we are feeding our faith continually, and remaining awake to the world around us. In 2 Peter 2, Peter gives us a warning of why we need to stay awake. There are wolves in sheep’s clothing … More A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Studying the Scriptures lays the foundation of your faith. As you saw in the last post, Peter taught how to know God in a deeper way. You must feed your faith daily, just like you feed your body nutritious food. Faith needs to be fed or else it will wither and die. Life-giving nutrition is … More Pay Attention Please!
The first letter from Peter was addressed to lukewarm believers who were blending into the pagan culture. The apostle spoke truth in hopes to get believers to return to their one and only love, Jesus Christ. Now, you and I are going to continue to learn from Peter in his second letter. He encourages God’s … More Feed Your Faith
Today, you will study the last part of 1 Peter. For the past few weeks in studying this chapter, Peter has called believers to come out from the darkness. This world is soaked in sin and Christ is the only one who can remove you from its grips. God calls forth those who desire to … More Heed the Call
Hopefully the Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be held next month. I admire Olympic athletes, don’t you? Their focus and dedication is awe-inspiring. They train for years in hopes of going for the gold. Their chances of making it are slim but their drive to be the best keeps them dreaming and hoping. This drive for … More Going For The Gold
At the end of 1 Peter 2, Peter tells of the transformation that takes place when you follow Jesus. “Once you were like sheep who wandered away. But now you have turned to your Shepherd, the Guardian of your soul.”25 Ephesians 5:8 says, “Once your heart was full of darkness, now it is full of … More Mindful Living
In the second chapter of 1 Peter, Peter takes you for a walk down the halls of glory where you see first hand what your identity is when you follow after Christ. When Christ comes to reside within your heart, you become spiritually alive where God becomes active within you. Your thinking, your speech and … More Walking the Halls of Glory
In the study of 1 Peter, you and I are becoming set apart for His good purpose. In Peter’s day, believers were blending in with the pagan culture around them. You couldn’t tell who was a believer and who wasn’t. So, God gave Peter clear messages to the believers so they can combat this sly … More Called Out of the Darkness
