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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 elect believer who is suffering for their faith in Christ. The book also requests pastors to be Jesus examples & for them to 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 CHRISTIANS WHO ARE SUFFERING FOR CHRIST.

1 Peter 1:3-5 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, {4} To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, {5} Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time."

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:"

1st PETER THEMES - CHARACTERISTICS:

BOOK OUTLINE / STRUCTURE	TEACHINGS / LOCATIONS	CHAPTER THEMES
I) Greetings & salutations for God's elect: {1 Peter 1:1-2}	{1:2} Grace to God's elect;	Elected by by foreknowledge of God's election through sanctification of the Spirit to obedience of Jesus with grace and peace
II) Believers with God's relationship for God's elect: {1 Peter 1:3-1:25} Salvation to elect, called, foreordained, and kept	{1:5} Kept for Salvation; {1:7} Precious things; {1:11} Suffering; {1:12} Gospel; {1:15} Calling/Holy; {1:21} Glory	(1) Born-again in faith by Jesus resurrection kept by His unto salvation reserved for you in heaven called to suffer for gospel of Christ to be holy
II A) Salvation, redemption, & presevation for God's elect: {1 Peter 1:3-5}	{1:5} Kept and reserved for Salvation	v
II B) Trials to glory for God's elect: {1 Peter 1:6-12}	{1:7} Precious things; {1:11} Suffering; {1:12} Gospel	v
II C) Holy living for God's elect: {1 Peter 1:13-25}	{1:15} Calling; {1:21} Glory	v
II D) Growing spiritually for God's elect: {1 Peter 2:1-13}	{2:2} Desire word {2:5} Living Stones/Rock {2:9} Chosen priest holy peopleand nation of believers in God	(2) Chosen priesthood, holy nation, & people belonging to God growing to show His praise.
III) Believers relationship to others for God's elect: {1 Peter 2:13-3:12} Christians chosen as living precious stones for examples of Christ who follow His steps	{2:21} Christ our example	{2/3} Christian relationships
III A) Submission to man's law and authorities for God's elect: {1 Peter 2:13-20}	{2:13} Submit to rulers {2:16} Free but servants	v
III B) Christ example for God's elect: {1 Peter 2:21-25}	{2:21} Christ our example {2:22} Jesus always perfect {2:23} bare our sins {2:24} stripes heak us	v
III C) Christian husband & wives responsibilities for God's elect: {1 Peter 3:1-7}	{3:1-5} Christian family relationships	v
III D) Christian's conduct for God's elect: {1 Peter 3:8-12}	{3:8-13} Christian brethren relationships {3:12} God hears the Christians prayers	(3) Brethren of one mind of compassion, love, & blessing followers of good since God is open to saints prayers.
IV) Believers Christian's suffering for God's elect: {1 Peter 3:13-5:11}	{3:8} Christian relationships {3:18} What Jesus did the 3 days between His death and His resurrection	(3/4/5) As partakes of Christ suffer as Christians showing love for God's glory
IV A) Suffer unjustly for God's elect: {1 Peter 3:13-17}	{3:15} Sanctified the Lord God in your heart and be ready to give an answer for hope within you	v
IV B) Christ sufferings between his death & resurrection for God's elect: {1 Peter 3:18-22}	(3:19} Jesus after His death preach toOld Testament people {3:21} Water baptism like example to Jesus resurrection	v
IV C) Believers live as Christians for God's elect: {1 Peter 4:1-11}	{4:1} Christ example suffer {4:8} Love covers sins {4:12} Begins with believers trial of faith	v
IV D) Believers live not in the flesh for God's elect: {1 Peter 4:12-19}	{4:12} Begins with believers trial of faith {4:3} Parkers in Christ sufferings {4:17} Judgment first for God's people then to all others	v
V) Elders feeding the flock for God's elect: {1 Peter 5:1-9} Pastors teach by humble example willing to suffer	{5:2} Pastor/Elder feed flock {5:5} Humble versus Proud	(5) Elder feed the flock of God by being their example
VI) Conclusions for God's elect: {1 Peter 5:10-14}	{5:10} God who called us by His grace after we suffer a while makes us perfect	v

AUTHOR: Apostles Peter DATE: 64 AD FROM: Babylon (Rome?) TO: Jewish Christians in Asia Minor: Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia

KEY VERSES:

PURPOSE:

- TEACHES GOD'S PLAN FOR SALVATION, REDEMPTION, & PRESEVATION TO GOD'S ELECT

- VICTORY OVER SUFFERING EXEMPLIFIED BY THE EXAMPLE OF LIFE OF JESUS.

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;"

KEY WORDS: [ Gospel ] (4) {1:12=, 1, 4}; [ Hope ] (4) {1:3=, 1, 3}; [ Faith ] (5) {1:5=, 1, 2, 5}; [ Grace ] (8) {1:2=, 1, 3-5}; [ Glory ] (15) {1:7=, 1, 2, 4, 5}; [ Holy ] (7) {1:15=, 1-3}; [ Know ] (1); [ Chosen ] (2); [ Foreordained ] (1); [ Called ] (5) {1:15=, 1-3, 5}; [ Sufferings ] (14) {1:11=, 1-5}; [ Elect ] (3) {1:2, 1, 2, 5} ; [ Saved ] (6) {1:5=, 1, 3, 4}; [ Holy Spirit ] (7) {1:2=, 1, 3, 4); [ Precious ] (5) {1:7, 1-3}

OUTLINE FOR FIRST PETER:

I) GREETINGS & SALUTATIONS FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 1:1-2}

II) BELIEVERS WITH GOD RELATIONSHIP FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 1:3-2:10}

II A) SALVATION, REDEMPTION, & PRESEVATION FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 1:3-5}

II B) TRIALS TO GLORY FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 1:6-12}

II C) HOLY LIVING FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 1:13-25}

II D) GROWING SPIRITUALLY FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 2:1-13}

III) BELIEVERS RELATIONSHIP TO OTHERS FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 2:13-3:12}

III A) SUBMISSION TO MAN'S LAW AND AUTHORITIES FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 2:13-20}

III B) CHRIST EXAMPLE FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 2:21-25}

III C) CHRISTIAN HUSBAND & WIVES RESPONSIBILITIES FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 3:1-7}

III D) CHRISTIAN'S CONDUCT FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 3:8-12}

IV) BELIEVERS CHRISTIAN'S SUFFERING FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 3:13-5:11}

IV A) SUFFERING UNJUSTLY FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 3:13-17}

IV B) CHRIST SUFFERINGS BETWEEN HIS DEATH & RESURRECTION FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 3:18-22}

IV C) BELEIVERS LIVE AS CHRISTIANS FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 4:1-11}

IV D) BELIEVERS LIVE NOT IN THE FLESH FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 4:12-19}

V) ELDERS FEEDING THE FLOCK FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 5:1-9}

VI) CONCLUSIONS FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 5:10-14}

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MISC: PETER'S BACKGROUND {1 & 2 PETER}

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PETER: Jesus changed his name from Simon (meaning hearing with acceptance) to Peter (meaning rock or rock like). The rock is considered to be small as in a stone. Jesus might of judged Peter to be as a rock, strong and hard in purpose. Cephas is Aramaic and Petros (or Peter) is greek. His father was John (Jona is Aramaic). He was married. His brother was Andrew, who brought him to the Lord. He was one of three closest disciples with brothers James & John. He was a pillars in the Jerusalem church with a ministry to the Jews. He wrote 1 Peter and 2 Peter. He also had an influence on Mark's gospel and Jude's epistle.

See my paper: "Apostle" SHOWN ARE THE NEW TESTAMENT APOSTLES & THEIR MINISTRIES for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Disciples & Others of Jesus Family" CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS JESUS HAD WITH HIS FAMILY. DISCIPLES THAT WERE FAMILY for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "1 Peter Inductive Bible Study" for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Jude/2 Peter 2 Inductive Bible Study" for more information on this subject.

A) ROCK:

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."

B) MARRIED:

Matthew 8:14 "And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever."

1 Corinthians 9:5 "Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and <as> the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas?"

See my paper: "Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage" PRESENTED IS MOST SCRIPTURES FOR WHEN TWO ARE MARRIED & GOD'S PERMITTING DIVORCES for more information on this subject.

C) PETER'S BROTHER - ANDREW: His name means a stout and strong man. He was originally a disciple of John the baptist and with the apostle John were Jesus first two disciples. He brought his brother Peter to Jesus.

John 1:35-42 "Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; {36} And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! {37} And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. {38} Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? {39} He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. {40} "One of the two which heard John <speak>, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. {41} He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. {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."

See my paper: "Disciples & Others of Jesus Family" CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS JESUS HAD WITH HIS FAMILY. DISCIPLES THAT WERE FAMILY for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Family Chart" OF JESUS DISCIPLES for more information on this subject.

D) HOMETOWN:

John 1:44 "Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter."

E) LIVED & WORKED – FISHMEN BECAME JESUS DISCIPLES:

Mark 1:16-17 "Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
{17} And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men."

F) JEWISH CALLING TO THE MINISTRY: See Matthew 4:18-20 - calling in Andrew.

Galatians 2:7 "But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as <the gospel> of the circumcision <was> unto Peter;"

Galatians 2:9 "And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we <should go> unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision."

See my paper: "Circumcision" CIRCUMCISION IS EVERLASTING COVENANT FOR JEWS AS TO WHO THEY ARE. IT IS A TYPE OF HEART CHANGE for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Israel & Jewish People in God's Plan" JESUS JEWISHNESS, ISRAEL, JERUSALEM, & JEWS IN GOD'S PLAN; JEWS & GENTILE SALVATION for more information on this subject.

G) CALLED BY JESUS TO MINISTRY:

Matthew 4:18-20 "And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. {19} And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. {20} And they straightway left <their> nets, and followed him.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

H) THREE CLOSEST DISCIPLES TO JESUS:

Matthew 17:1-2 "And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, {2} And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light."

Matthew 26:36-37 "Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. {37} And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy."

Mark 5:36-37 "As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. {37} And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James."

See my paper: "Apostle" SHOWN ARE THE NEW TESTAMENT APOSTLES & THEIR MINISTRIES for more information on this subject.

I) DIED BY UP SIDE DOWN CRUIFIED UNDER ROMAN NERO ABOUT 67 AD:

2 Peter 1:14-15 "Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me. {15} Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance."

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MISC: COMPARE 1ST PETER & 2ND PETER

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BE HOLY/GRACE MULTIPLIED

{1 Peter 1:15-16} But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; {16} Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

{2 Peter 1:2} Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,

See my paper: "Christian Growth" PRESENTED IS THE STEPS A CHRISTIAN COULD GO THROUGH ONTO PERFECTION. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Grace" DEFINITION OF GRACE; GRACE FOR BELIEVERS; ONLY KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVERS; GRACE GROWTH; GRACE SAVES for more information on this subject.

CHRIST OUR REDEEMER/JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD

{1 Peter 1:18-19} 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; {19} But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

{2 Peter 1:2} Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,

{2 Peter 3:18} But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" SALVATION WORD DEFINITIONS ARE SHOWN INCLUDING THEIR HEBREW & GREEK MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

HOPE IN JESUS CHRIST/KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS OUR LORD

{1 Peter 1:3} Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

{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 Jesus Christ;

{1 Peter 1:21} Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.

{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:

{2 Peter 1:2} Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,

{2 Peter 3:18} But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

CHRIST SUFFERINGS/CHRIST GLORY

{1 Peter 1:11} Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

{1 Peter 3:18} For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

{2 Peter 1:3-4} According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: {4} Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

See my paper: "Between Jesus' Death & Resurrection What did He Accomplish?" JESUS CONQUERED SATAN, TOOK HIS POWER & LOOSED PARADISE for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Resurrection" JESUS RESURRECTION IS THE CENTER OF OUR FAITH IN THE BIBLE; END TIMES RESURRECTIONS OF THE RIGHTEOUS & WICKED ARE DISCUSSED. for more information on this subject.

ENCOURAGE CHURCH/CHURCH BARREN & UNFRUITFUL

{1 Peter 3:8-11} Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: {9} Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. {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: {11} Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

{2 Peter 1:7-9} And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. {8} For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. {9} But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.

PROPHETS & OLD TESTAMENT FATHERS SEARCH SCRIPTURES TO UNDERSTAND GOD'S PLAN/FALSE PROPHETS & TEACHERS

{1 Peter 1:9-11} Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. {10} Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: {11} Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

{2 Peter 2:1-2} But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.{2} And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.

See my paper: "Gospels Old & New Testaments Prophecies" DISCUSSED FOR ALL GOSPELS OF JESUS PROPHECIES AND OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIES for more information on this subject.

ETERNAL CHURCH OPPOSITION/INTERNAL CHURCH OPPOSITION

{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.

{2 Peter 2:1-2} But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. {2} And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.

CHARITY & HOSPITALITY/HERESY

{1 Peter 4:8-9} And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. {9} Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

CONSOLATION LETTER/WARNING LETTER

{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;

{2 Peter 2:1-2} But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. {2} And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.

HOPE OF LORD RETURN/CERTANITY OF LORD RETURN

{1 Peter 1:5} Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

{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:

{2 Peter 3:12} Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

See my paper: "Jesus Two Comings As King" GOD IS EARTH'S KING & JESUS IS ISRAEL'S KING IN HIS TWO COMINGS for more information on this subject.

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MISC: 1ST PETER CHARACTER STUDIES {1ST PETER 1-5}

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1ST PETER CHAPTER 1

INDIVIDUALS:

PETER {1 Peter 1:1} Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

See my paper: "Disciples & Others of Jesus Family" CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS JESUS HAD WITH HIS FAMILY. DISCIPLES THAT WERE FAMILY for more information on this subject.

JESUS CHRIST {1 Peter 1:1-3, 7, 18-19} Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, {2} Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. {3} Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, {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: {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; {19} But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

SPIRIT OF CHRIST {1 Peter 1:11} Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

See my paper: "God the Holy Spirit / Ghost Scriptures & Notes" SCRIPTURES & NOTES THAT SHOW THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD & A MANIFESTATION OF THE TRIUNITY GODHEAD for more information on this subject.

GROUPS:

STRANGERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PONTUS, GALATIA, CAPPADOCIA, ASIA, AND BITHYNIA {1 Peter 1:1} Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

YOU {1 Peter 1:4-5, 7, 10} To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, {5} Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. {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: {10} Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:

PROPHETS {1 Peter 1:10} Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: {11} Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

See my paper: "Jesus as Prophet, Priest, & King" SCRIPTURES SHOWS JESUS AS A PROPHET, MELCHISEDEC PRIEST & ETERNAL KING for more information on this subject.

HEAVENLY INDIVIDUALS:

JESUS CHRIST {1 Peter 1:1-3} Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, {2} Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. {3} Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

See my paper: "The One God - The Shama" THE KEY BIBLE SCRIPTURE FOR ONE GOD IS DEUTERONOMY 6:4. THE WORD FOR GOD IS A PLURALITY, & THE WORD FOR ONE IS A COMPOUND UNITY. THIS IS THE CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE FOR GOD WHO IS A TRIUNITY PLURALITY ONE UNITY. for more information on this subject.

GOD THE FATHER {1Peter 1:2-3, 5, 17, 21} Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. {3} Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, {5} Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. {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: {21} Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.

See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Just Who Is God" GOD CAN NOT BE DIVIDED. GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

SPIRIT {1 Peter 1:2, 12, 22} Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. {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. {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:

YOU {1 Peter 1:4} To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

ANGELS {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.

See my paper: "Jewish Bible Teachings on Heaven, Hell & Spirit Beings" OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES SHOW SUBJECTS. for more information on this subject.

1ST PETER CHAPTER 2

INDIVIDUALS:

LORD JESUS CHRIST {1 Peter 2:3-5, 21-25} If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. {4} To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, {5} Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. {21} For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: {22} Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: {23} Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: {24} Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. {25} For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

MEN {1 Peter 2:4} To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,

CHIEF CORNER STONE/HEAD OF THE CORNER {1 Peter 2:6-7} 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. {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,

GROUPS:

NEWBORN BABES {1 Peter 2:2} As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

YE/WHOM/HOLY PRIESTHOOD {1 Peter 2:2-5} As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: {3} If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. {4} To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, {5} Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

THEM {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.

CHOSEN GENERATION /ROYAL PRIESTHOOD/PEOPLE OF GOD {1 Peter 2:9-10} {9} But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: {10} Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

BELOVED/STRANGERS/PILGRIMS {1 Peter 2:11-12} Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; {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.

KING/GOVERNORS {1 Peter 2:13-14, 17} Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; {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. {17} Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

See my paper: "Submission/Subjection" CHRISTIAN IS TO SUBMIT TO GOD, HUSBAND, LEADER, MASTER AND TO EACH OTHER for more information on this subject.

SERVANTS/MASTERS {1 Peter 2:18-20} Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. {19} For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. {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.

HEAVENLY INDIVIDUALS:

GOD {1 Peter 2:4-5, 9-12, 15-17, 18-20} To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, {5} Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. {9} But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: {10} Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. {11} Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; {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. {15} For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: {16} As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. {17} Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. {18} Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. {19} For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. {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.

See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

1ST PETER CHAPTER 3

INDIVIDUALS:

LORD {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.

CHRIST {1 Peter 3:18-22} For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: {19} By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; {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. {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 Jesus Christ: {22} Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

GROUPS:

WIVES {1 Peter 3:1, 5-7} 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; {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: {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. Likewise, ye husbands, {7} 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 {1 Peter 3:1, 5-7} 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; {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: {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. {7} 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.

See my paper: "Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage" PRESENTED IS MOST SCRIPTURES FOR WHEN TWO ARE MARRIED & GOD'S PERMITTING DIVORCES for more information on this subject.

YE/BRETHREN {1 Peter 3:8-10} Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: {9} Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. {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:

HEAVENLY INDIVIDUALS:

GOD {1 Peter 3:4-6, 15, 17-22} 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. {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: {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. {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: {17} For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. {18} For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: {19} By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; {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. {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 Jesus Christ: {22} Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

CHRIST {1Peter 3:22} Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

ANGELS, AUTHORITIES, & POWERS {22} Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

See my paper: "Jewish Bible Teachings on Heaven, Hell & Spirit Beings" OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES SHOW SUBJECTS. for more information on this subject.

1ST PETER CHAPTER 4

INDIVIDUALS:

CHRIST {1 Peter 4:1-2, 11, 13-14} 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; {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. {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 Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. {13} But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. {14} If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, 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.

See my paper: "Messianic Prophecies That Jesus Fulfilled" OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES PROPHECIES & THEIR NEW TESTAMENT FULFILLMENT BY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

GROUPS:

BELOVED {1 Peter 4:12-14} Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: {13} But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. {14} If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, 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.

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

CHRISTIAN SUFFERING {1 Peter 4:16-19} Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. {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? {18} And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? {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.

HEAVENLY INDIVIDUALS:

GOD {1 Peter 4:1-2, 6, 10-11, } 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; {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. {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. {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. {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 Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

See my paper: "Just Who Is God" GOD CAN NOT BE DIVIDED. GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

CHRISTIAN SUFFERING FOR GOD {1 Peter 4:16-19} Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. {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? {18} And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? {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.

1ST PETER CHAPTER 5

INDIVIDUALS:

ELDER {1 Peter 5:1-4} The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: {2} Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; {3} Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. {4} And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

See my paper: "Church Officers and Their Qualifications" THE FIVE FOLD MINISTRIES & THE DEACON MINISTRY ARE PRESENTED for more information on this subject.

CHRIST {1 Peter 5:1-4, 10} The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: {2} Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; {3} Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. {4} And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. {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.

CHIEF SHEPHERD {1 Peter 5:1-4} The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: {2} Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; {3} Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. {4} And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

See my paper: "Church Officers and Their Qualifications" THE FIVE FOLD MINISTRIES & THE DEACON MINISTRY ARE PRESENTED for more information on this subject.

GROUPS:

FLOCK OF GOD {1 Peter 5:1-3, 5-7, 10} The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: {2} Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; {3} Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. {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. {6} Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: {7} Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. {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.

HEAVENLY INDIVIDUALS:

FLOCK OF GOD/GOD'S HERITAGE {1 Peter 5:1-7, 10-12} The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: {2} Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; {3} Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. {4} And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. {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. {6} Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: {7} Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. {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. {11} To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. {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.

DEVIL {1 Peter 5:8-9} Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: {9} Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

See my paper: "Born With Sin/Father Is Devil (Prior to Re-Birth)" PEOPLE ARE BORN IN SIN WITH SATAN AS THEIR SPIRITUAL FATHER for more information on this subject.

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MISC: 1ST PETER TOPICAL STUDIES {1ST PETER 1-5}

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1ST PETER CHAPTER 1

PETER, AN APOSTLE OF JESUS CHRIST {1 Peter 1:1} Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

See my paper: "Disciples & Others of Jesus Family" CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS JESUS HAD WITH HIS FAMILY. DISCIPLES THAT WERE FAMILY for more information on this subject.

ELECT {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 Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

See my paper: "Salvation Biblical Word Glossary" SALVATION WORD DEFINITIONS ARE SHOWN INCLUDING THEIR HEBREW & GREEK MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Plan of God" DISCUSSED ARE PREDESTINATION AND RELATED TOPICS WITH THEIR GREEK AND HEBREW DEFINITIONS, SCRIPTURES, AND COMMENTS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "God Will Receive All the Glory" DISCUSSED IS PREDESTINATION PLAN OF GOD FOR SALVATION, SANCTIFICATION, PERFECTION, AND GLORIFICATION. for more information on this subject.

FOREKNOWLEDGE {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 Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

See my paper: "Is Free Will Biblical?" MANY SCRIPTURES ARE SHOWN FOR PREDESTINATED. OPPOSING FREEWILL VIEWS ARE DISCUSSED for more information on this subject.

SANCTIFICATION {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 Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

See my paper: "Sanctify" SANCTIFICATION PROCESS: GOD PREDESTINES THE CHRISTIAN AS SON OF GOD, SANCTIFIES OR SETS HIM APART FOR HIS PURPOSE, BEING MADE HOLY, GOING ON TO THE PERFECTION, MADE IN THE IMAGE OF CHRIST, BECOMES GOD-LIKE, MADE IN THE DIVINE NATURE AS HE MATURES for more information on this subject.

GRACE & PEACE {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 Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

See my paper: "Grace" DEFINITION OF GRACE; GRACE FOR BELIEVERS; ONLY KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVERS; GRACE GROWTH; GRACE SAVES for more information on this subject.

THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST {1 Peter 1:3} Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

KEPT {1 Peter 1:5} Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

See my paper: "Preservation and Perseverance of the Elect" ELECT HAVE ETERNAL SECURITY BEING KEPT BY GOD UNTO ETERNAL LIFE. for more information on this subject.

SALVATION & TIME THE PROPHETS HAVE SEARCHED DILIGENTLY {1 Peter 1:10-11} Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: {11} Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. {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.

See my paper: "Messianic Prophecies That Jesus Fulfilled" OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES PROPHECIES & THEIR NEW TESTAMENT FULFILLMENT BY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

WITHOUT RESPECT OF PERSONS JUDGETH ACCORDING TO EVERY MAN'S WORK {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:

See my paper: "Judgments of Believer & Unbeliever" PRESENTED ARE SEVERAL JUDGMENTS FOR THE SAVED AND UN-SAVED for more information on this subject.

FOREORDAINED BEFORE THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD MANIFESTED IN THESE LAST TIMES {1 Peter 1:20} Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,

See my paper: "Plan of God" DISCUSSED ARE PREDESTINATION AND RELATED TOPICS WITH THEIR GREEK AND HEBREW DEFINITIONS, SCRIPTURES, AND COMMENTS for more information on this subject.

1ST PETER CHAPTER 2

IN THE SCRIPTURES ELECT {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.

See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELF; WRITTEN AND ORAL; SAFE GUARDS ON HIS WORD. for more information on this subject.

CHOSEN GENERATION A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD {1 Peter 2:9} But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

See my paper: "Is Free Will Biblical?" MANY SCRIPTURES ARE SHOWN FOR PREDESTINATED. OPPOSING FREEWILL VIEWS ARE DISCUSSED for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Some Saved and Some Lost - God's Sovereignty" GOD'S PLAN FOR BOTH PEOPLE THAT ARE LOST & SAVE IS SHOWN for more information on this subject.

IN TIME PAST NOT PEOPLE NOW PEOPLE OF GOD {1 Peter 2:10} Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

SUBMIT 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;

See my paper: "Submission/Subjection" CHRISTIAN IS TO SUBMIT TO GOD, HUSBAND, LEADER, MASTER AND TO EACH OTHER for more information on this subject.

BY WHOSE STRIPES YE WERE HEALED {1 Peter 2:24} Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

See my paper: "Faith" FAITH PROMISES PRESENTED FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHRISTIANS LIFE: SALVATION & HEALING. THE CONDITIONS. for more information on this subject.

1ST PETER CHAPTER 3

WIVES BE SUBJECT TO YOUR HUSBAND {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;

See my paper: "Man's Relationship With His Wife, Family & Friends" HOW TO IMPROVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS USING SCRIPTURES for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage" PRESENTED IS MOST SCRIPTURES FOR WHEN TWO ARE MARRIED & GOD'S PERMITTING DIVORCES for more information on this subject.

HUSBAND GIVE HONOUR TO THY WIFE {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.

GOD OPEN TO PRAYERS {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.

See my paper: "Prayer" PRESENTS PRAYER STEPS. THE LORD'S PRAYER AND OTHER NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER EXAMPLES SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

SUFFER FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS SAKES {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;

See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" GOSPEL SHOWN IN SCRIPTURES MUST INCLUDE THE REVELATION OF THE IMPUTED RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS. for more information on this subject.

EVERY MAN THAT ASKETH YOU A REASON OF YOUR HOPE {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:

See my paper: "Man's Greatest Need - Relationship With God" ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD CHARACTERISTICS & MAN'S PURPOSES. for more information on this subject.

PREACHED TO SPIRITS IN PRISON {1 Peter 3:19-20} By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; {20} By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;

BAPTISM SAVES {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 Jesus Christ:

See my paper: "Baptism for Forgiveness of Sins" BAPTISM IS NOT NEEDED FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS for more information on this subject.

1ST PETER CHAPTER 4

SUFFER IN FLESH CEASED FROM SIN {1 Peter 4:1-2} 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; {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.

GOSPEL PREACHED TO THE DEAD {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.

See my paper: "Gospels Discourses" DISCUSSED FOR ALL GOSPELS OF JESUS HIS DISCOURSES for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Gospels Old & New Testaments Prophecies" DISCUSSED FOR ALL GOSPELS OF JESUS PROPHECIES AND OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECIES for more information on this subject.

END OF ALL THINGS IS AT HAND {1 Peter 4:7} But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

See my paper: "Prayer" PRESENTS PRAYER STEPS. THE LORD'S PRAYER AND OTHER NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER EXAMPLES SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

CHARITY COVER 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.

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

JUDGMENT MUST BEGIN AT THE HOUSE OF GOD {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?

See my paper: "Judgments of Believer & Unbeliever" PRESENTED ARE SEVERAL JUDGMENTS FOR THE SAVED AND UN-SAVED for more information on this subject.

1ST PETER CHAPTER 5

FOR GOD RESISTETH THE PROUD, AND GIVETH GRACE TO THE HUMBLE {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.

ADVERSARY THE DEVIL {1 Peter 5:8} Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

PERFECT {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.

KISS OF CHARITY {1 Peter 5:14} Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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PONTUS, GALATIA, CAPPADOCIA, ASIA, AND BITHYNIA {1 Peter 1:1} Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

HEAVEN {1 Peter 1:4, 12, 3:22} To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, {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. {3:22} Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

See my paper: "Jewish Bible Teachings on Heaven, Hell & Spirit Beings" OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES SHOW SUBJECTS. for more information on this subject.

PROPHETS {1 Peter 1:10-11} Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: {11} Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

See my paper: "Jesus as Prophet, Priest, & King" SCRIPTURES SHOWS JESUS AS A PROPHET, MELCHISEDEC PRIEST & ETERNAL KING for more information on this subject.

FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD {1 Peter 1:20} Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,

HOLY NATION {1 Peter 2:9} But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

See my paper: "Israel & Jewish People in God's Plan" JESUS JEWISHNESS, ISRAEL, JERUSALEM, & JEWS IN GOD'S PLAN; JEWS & GENTILE SALVATION for more information on this subject.

GENTILES {1 Peter 2:12, 4:3} 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. {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:

DAYS OF NOAH BUILDING ARK {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.

See my paper: "Many Baptisms Presented in the Bible" SEVERAL BAPTISMS ARE SHOWN FROM SCRIPTURE & THEIR MEANINGS for more information on this subject.

HOUSE OF GOD {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?

See my paper: "Judgments of Believer & Unbeliever" PRESENTED ARE SEVERAL JUDGMENTS FOR THE SAVED AND UN-SAVED for more information on this subject.

DEVIL WALKING ABOUT {1 Peter 5:8} Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

BRETHREN THAT ARE IN THE WORLD {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.

CHURCH OF BABYLON {1 Peter 5:13} The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.

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MISC: 1ST PETER QUESTIONS {1ST PETER 1-5}

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TAKE BUFFETED PATIENTLY {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.

FOLLOW GOOD {1 Peter 3:13} And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

JUDGMENT BEGIN AT HOUSE OF GOD {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?

See my paper: "Judgments of Believer & Unbeliever" PRESENTED ARE SEVERAL JUDGMENTS FOR THE SAVED AND UN-SAVED for more information on this subject.

RIGHTEOUS SCARCELY BE SAVED {1 Peter 4:18} And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

See my paper: "Imputed/Reckoned/Counted Righteousness of Jesus" TRANSFER OR THE IMPUTED RIGHTEOUSNESS OF JESUS TO THE CHRISTIAN & CHRISTIAN'S SINS TO JESUS. for more information on this subject.

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MISC: 1ST PETER PRAYERS {1ST PETER 1-5}

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GOD GIVING MEN SPECKING {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 Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

See my paper: "Church Officers and Their Qualifications" THE FIVE FOLD MINISTRIES & THE DEACON MINISTRY ARE PRESENTED for more information on this subject.

SUFFER MAKING YOU PERFECT & STABLISH {1 Peter 5:10-11} 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. {11} To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

CHARITY & PEACE {1 Peter 5:14} Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

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MISC: 1ST PETER UNIQUESNESS {1ST PETER 1-5}

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PROPHETS SEARCH FOR TIME OF CHRIST {1 Peter 1:10-12} Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: {11} Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. {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.

See my paper: "Messianic Prophecies That Jesus Fulfilled" OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES PROPHECIES & THEIR NEW TESTAMENT FULFILLMENT BY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

JESUS FOREORDAINED BEFORE THE WORLD'S FOUNDATION {1 Peter 1:19-20} But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: {20} Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,

See my paper: "Plan of God" DISCUSSED ARE PREDESTINATION AND RELATED TOPICS WITH THEIR GREEK AND HEBREW DEFINITIONS, SCRIPTURES, AND COMMENTS for more information on this subject.

JESUS THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE {1 Peter 2:6-8} 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.{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, {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.

ANSWER TO EVERY MAN THAT ASK YOU A REASON OF YOUR HOPE {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:

PREACHED TO SPIRITS IN PRISON OF PEOPLE OF NOAH'S TIME {1 Peter 3:19} By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; {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.

BAPTISM SAVES US {1Peter 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 Jesus Christ:

See my paper: "Baptism for Forgiveness of Sins" BAPTISM IS NOT NEEDED FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS for more information on this subject.

CHARITY COVERS A MULTITUDE OF SINS {1 Peter 4:8} And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

KISS OF CHARITY {1 Peter 5:14} Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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FADETH NOT AWAY, 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,

See my paper: "Preservation and Perseverance of the Elect" ELECT HAVE ETERNAL SECURITY BEING KEPT BY GOD UNTO ETERNAL LIFE. for more information on this subject.

YOU GREEATLY REJOICE; YOU ARE IN HEAVINESS {1 Peter 1:6} Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

FAITH TRIAL TO YOUR PRAISE AND GLORY {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:

See my paper: "Faith" FAITH PROMISES PRESENTED FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHRISTIANS LIFE: SALVATION & HEALING. THE CONDITIONS. for more information on this subject.

NOT SEEING BUT BELIEVING {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:

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

BE HOLY AS I AM HOLY {1 Peter 1:15-16} But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; {16} Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Just Who Is God" GOD CAN NOT BE DIVIDED. GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

GOD'S JUDGMENT ACCORDING TO EVERY MAN'S WORK {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:

See my paper: "Judgments of Believer & Unbeliever" PRESENTED ARE SEVERAL JUDGMENTS FOR THE SAVED AND UN-SAVED for more information on this subject.

FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD MANIFESTED IN THE LAST TIMES {1 Peter 1:20} Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,

See my paper: "End Times Events - Day of the Lord" ESCHATOLOGY. GOD'S PLAN FOR THE LAST 7 YEARS END DAYS, INCLUDING MANY RAPTURES, & JESUS 2ND COMING for more information on this subject.

OBEY THE TRUTH THROUGH LOVE, LOVE ONE ANOTHER WITH PURE HEART {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:

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

ALL FLESH IS GRASS, THE GRASS WITHERED {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:

WORD ENDURES FOR FOREVER GOSPEL PREACHED TO YOU {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.

LAY ASIDE SINS & DESIRE THE WORD TO GROW {1 Peter 2:1-2} Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, {2} As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

DISALLOWED INDEED OF MEN, BUT CHOSEN OF GOD {1 Peter 2:4} To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,

See my paper: "Plan of God" DISCUSSED ARE PREDESTINATION AND RELATED TOPICS WITH THEIR GREEK AND HEBREW DEFINITIONS, SCRIPTURES, AND COMMENTS for more information on this subject.

HOLY PRIESTHOOD OFFER UP SPIRITUAL SACRIFICE {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 Jesus Christ.

See my paper: "Jesus as Prophet, Priest, & King" SCRIPTURES SHOWS JESUS AS A PROPHET, MELCHISEDEC PRIEST & ETERNAL KING for more information on this subject.

CHIEF CORNER STONE HEAD OF THE CORNER {1 Peter 2:6-7} 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. {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,

WHICH STUMBLE AT THE WORD WHEREUNTO ALSO THEY WERE APPOINTED {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.

See my paper: "Plan of God" DISCUSSED ARE PREDESTINATION AND RELATED TOPICS WITH THEIR GREEK AND HEBREW DEFINITIONS, SCRIPTURES, AND COMMENTS for more information on this subject.

IN TIME PAST WERE NOT A PEOPLE, BUT ARE NOW THE PEOPLE OF GOD {1 Peter 2:10} Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

WHEREAS THEY SPEAK AGAINST YOU AS EVILDOERS, THEY MAY BY YOUR GOOD WORKS {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.

BUFFETED FOR YOUR FAULTS, BUT IF, WHEN YE DO WELL {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.

CHRIST LEAVING US AN EXAMPLE, THAT WE SHOULD FOLLOW HIS STEPS {1 Peter 2:21} For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

See my paper: "Walk as Jesus Walked" PRESENTED ARE THE WALKS OF THE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLE. for more information on this subject.

WHO, WHEN HE WAS REVILED, REVILED NOT AGAIN {1 Peter 2:23} Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

See my paper: "Judgments of Believer & Unbeliever" PRESENTED ARE SEVERAL JUDGMENTS FOR THE SAVED AND UN-SAVED for more information on this subject.

THAT WE, BEING DEAD TO SINS, SHOULD LIVE UNTO RIGHTEOUSNESS {1 Peter 2:24} Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.

YE WERE AS SHEEP GOING ASTRAY; BUT ARE NOW RETURNED UNTO THE SHEPHERD {1 Peter 2:25} For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

NOT RENDERING EVIL FOR EVIL, OR RAILING FOR RAILING: BUT CONTRARIWISE BLESSING {1 Peter 3:9} Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

LET HIM ESCHEW EVIL, AND DO GOOD {1 Peter 3:11} Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

EYES OF THE LORD ARE OVER THE RIGHTEOUS BUT THE FACE OF THE LORD IS AGAINST THEM THAT DO EVIL {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.

BUT AND IF YE SUFFER FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS' SAKE, HAPPY ARE YE: AND BE NOT AFRAID OF THEIR TERROR {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;

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 {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:

THEY MAY BE ASHAMED THAT FALSELY ACCUSE YOUR GOOD CONVERSATION IN CHRIST {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.

YE SUFFER FOR WELL DOING THAN FOR EVIL DOING {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.

THE JUST FOR THE UNJUST {1 Peter 3:18} For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

See my paper: "Justification" DEFINITION OF JUSTIFICATION; GOD JUSTIFIES VERSUS MAN'S JUSTIFICATION; JUSTIFIED BY GRACE NOT BY LAW THROUGH JESUS FAITH for more information on this subject.

IN THE FLESH TO THE LUSTS OF MEN, BUT TO THE WILL OF GOD {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.

See my paper: "Is Free Will Biblical?" MANY SCRIPTURES ARE SHOWN FOR PREDESTINATED. OPPOSING FREEWILL VIEWS ARE DISCUSSED for more information on this subject.

THE GOSPEL PREACHED ALSO TO THEM THAT ARE DEAD, THAT THEY MIGHT BE JUDGED ACCORDING TO MEN IN THE FLESH {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.

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One" BORN-AGAIN PRINCIPLES ARE PRESENTED. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE JESUS ARE SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

HAVE FERVENT CHARITY AMONG YOURSELVES: FOR CHARITY SHALL COVER 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.

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

IF ANY MAN SPEAK, LET HIM SPEAK AS THE ORACLES OF GOD {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 Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

See my paper: "Church Officers and Their Qualifications" THE FIVE FOLD MINISTRIES & THE DEACON MINISTRY ARE PRESENTED for more information on this subject.

THINK IT NOT STRANGE CONCERNING THE FIERY TRIAL AS THOUGH SOME STRANGE THING HAPPENED {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:

LET NONE OF YOU SUFFER AS A MURDERER YET IF ANY MAN SUFFER AS A CHRISTIAN {1 Peter 4:15-16} 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. {16} Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

IF THE RIGHTEOUS SCARCELY BE SAVED, WHERE SHALL THE UNGODLY AND THE SINNER APPEAR {1 Peter 4:18} And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

GOD RESISTETH THE PROUD, AND GIVETH GRACE TO THE HUMBLE {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.

See my paper: "Grace" DEFINITION OF GRACE; GRACE FOR BELIEVERS; ONLY KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVERS; GRACE GROWTH; GRACE SAVES for more information on this subject.

HUMBLE YOURSELVES THEREFORE UNDER THE MIGHTY HAND OF GOD, THAT HE MAY EXALT YOU {1 Peter 5:6} Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Just Who Is God" GOD CAN NOT BE DIVIDED. GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

CASTING ALL YOUR CARE UPON HIM; FOR HE CARETH FOR YOU {1 Peter 5:7-8} Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. {1 Peter 5:8} Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

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KEPT BY POWER OF GOD {1 Peter 1:5} Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Just Who Is God" GOD CAN NOT BE DIVIDED. GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

FAITH TRIAL TO YOUR PRAISE, HONOUR, AND GLORY {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:

See my paper: "Faith" FAITH PROMISES PRESENTED FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHRISTIANS LIFE: SALVATION & HEALING. THE CONDITIONS. for more information on this subject.

NOT SEEING BUT BELIEVING RECEIVE SALVATION {1 Peter 1:8-9} 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: {9} Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One" BORN-AGAIN PRINCIPLES ARE PRESENTED. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE JESUS ARE SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Man's Greatest Need - Relationship With God" ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD CHARACTERISTICS & MAN'S PURPOSES. for more information on this subject.

SET YOUR MIND & HOPE TO END FOR GRACE {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 Jesus Christ;

See my paper: "Grace" DEFINITION OF GRACE; GRACE FOR BELIEVERS; ONLY KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVERS; GRACE GROWTH; GRACE SAVES for more information on this subject.

BE HOLY AS I AM HOLY {1 Peter 1:15-16} But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; {16} Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

See my paper: "Entry into the Holy of Holies" 3RD EXPERIENCE WITH THE FATHER, 1ST BORN-AGAIN WITH JESUS & 2ND WITH HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM for more information on this subject.

GOD'S JUDGES MAN'S WORK SO PASS YOUR TIME WITH FEAR {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:

See my paper: "Judgments of Believer & Unbeliever" PRESENTED ARE SEVERAL JUDGMENTS FOR THE SAVED AND UN-SAVED for more information on this subject.

YOUR FAITH AND HOPE MIGHT BE IN GOD {1 Peter 1:21} Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.

See my paper: "Faith" FAITH PROMISES PRESENTED FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHRISTIANS LIFE: SALVATION & HEALING. THE CONDITIONS. for more information on this subject.

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.

See my paper: "What is a Born-Again & How to Become One" BORN-AGAIN PRINCIPLES ARE PRESENTED. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE JESUS ARE SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Man's Greatest Need - Relationship With God" ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD CHARACTERISTICS & MAN'S PURPOSES. for more information on this subject.

WORD ENDURES BY THE GOSPEL PREACHED TO YOU {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.

See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELF; WRITTEN AND ORAL; SAFE GUARDS ON HIS WORD. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Bible Study & Interpretation Guideline" PRESENTED IS HOW TO STUDY SCRIPTURE SYSTEMATICALLY. for more information on this subject.

THE SCRIPTURES STATE OR ELECT ARE NOT CONFOUNDED {1 Peter 2:4-6} To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, {5} Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. {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

See my paper: "Plan of God" DISCUSSED ARE PREDESTINATION AND RELATED TOPICS WITH THEIR GREEK AND HEBREW DEFINITIONS, SCRIPTURES, AND COMMENTS for more information on this subject.

TO BELIEVERS JESUS IS PRECIOUS {1 Peter 2:7-8} 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, {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.

CHOSEN GENERATION A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD , IN TIME PAST NOT PEOPLE NOW PEOPLE OF GOD {1 Peter 2:9-10} But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: {10} Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

See my paper: "Israel & Jewish People in God's Plan" JESUS JEWISHNESS, ISRAEL, JERUSALEM, & JEWS IN GOD'S PLAN; JEWS & GENTILE SALVATION for more information on this subject.

BY YOUR GOOD WORKS THEY GLORIFY GOD {1 Peter 2:11-12} Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; {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.

See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

SUBMIT TO EVERY ORDINANCE OF MAN FOR LORD'S SAKE {1 Peter 2:13-15} Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; {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. {15} For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

See my paper: "Submission/Subjection" CHRISTIAN IS TO SUBMIT TO GOD, HUSBAND, LEADER, MASTER AND TO EACH OTHER for more information on this subject.

GOD GIVING GRIEF OF YOUR PATIENT IS ACCEPTABLE TO GOD {1 Peter 2:18-20} Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. {19} For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. {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.

CHRIST SUFFERED EXAMPLE FOR US TO FOLLOW {1 Peter 2:21-22} For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: {22} Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Messianic Prophecies That Jesus Fulfilled" OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES PROPHECIES & THEIR NEW TESTAMENT FULFILLMENT BY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Faith" FAITH PROMISES PRESENTED FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHRISTIANS LIFE: SALVATION & HEALING. THE CONDITIONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Prayer" PRESENTS PRAYER STEPS. THE LORD'S PRAYER AND OTHER NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER EXAMPLES SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

WORD OF LORD ENDURES WHICH IS GOSPEL PREACHED TO YOU {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.

DESIRE THE SINCERE MILK OF THE WORD, THAT YE MAY GROW {1 Peter 2:2} As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELF; WRITTEN AND ORAL; SAFE GUARDS ON HIS WORD. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Bible Study & Interpretation Guideline" PRESENTED IS HOW TO STUDY SCRIPTURE SYSTEMATICALLY. for more information on this subject.

CHIEF CORNER STONE THAT HE BELIEVES IN HIM SHOULD NOT BE CONFOUNDED {1 Peter 2:6-8} 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. {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, {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.

CHOSEN GENERATION A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD {1 Peter 2:9-10} But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: {10} Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

See my paper: "Israel & Jewish People in God's Plan" JESUS JEWISHNESS, ISRAEL, JERUSALEM, & JEWS IN GOD'S PLAN; JEWS & GENTILE SALVATION for more information on this subject.

ABSTAIN FROM EVIL & DO GOOD WORKS {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.

SUFFER FOR FAULTS, YE TAKE IT PATIENTLY, THIS IS ACCEPTABLE WITH GOD {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.

See my paper: "Faith" FAITH PROMISES PRESENTED FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHRISTIANS LIFE: SALVATION & HEALING. THE CONDITIONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Prayer" PRESENTS PRAYER STEPS. THE LORD'S PRAYER AND OTHER NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER EXAMPLES SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

THEY ALSO MAY WITHOUT THE WORD BE WON BY THE CONVERSATION OF THE WIVES {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;

See my paper: "Man's Relationship With His Wife, Family & Friends" HOW TO IMPROVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS USING SCRIPTURES for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage" PRESENTED IS MOST SCRIPTURES FOR WHEN TWO ARE MARRIED & GOD'S PERMITTING DIVORCES for more information on this subject.

AS BEING HEIRS TOGETHER OF THE GRACE OF LIFE; THAT YOUR PRAYERS BE NOT HINDERED {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.

See my paper: "Prayer" PRESENTS PRAYER STEPS. THE LORD'S PRAYER AND OTHER NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER EXAMPLES SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Grace" DEFINITION OF GRACE; GRACE FOR BELIEVERS; ONLY KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVERS; GRACE GROWTH; GRACE SAVES for more information on this subject.

KNOWING THAT YE ARE THEREUNTO CALLED, THAT YE SHOULD INHERIT A BLESSING ESCHEW EVIL, AND DO GOOD {1 Peter 3:9-12} Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. {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: {11} Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. {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.

See my paper: "Plan of God" DISCUSSED ARE PREDESTINATION AND RELATED TOPICS WITH THEIR GREEK AND HEBREW DEFINITIONS, SCRIPTURES, AND COMMENTS for more information on this subject.

IF YE SUFFER FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS' SAKE, HAPPY ARE YE: AND BE NOT AFRAID OF THEIR TERROR {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;

JUST AS CHRIST HATH SUFFERED, LIKEWISE WITH THE SAME MIND {1 Peter 4:1-3} 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; {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. {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:

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

ABOVE ALL THINGS HAVE FERVENT CHARITY AMONG YOURSELVES: FOR CHARITY SHALL COVER THE MULTITUDE OF SINS {1 Peter 4:7-8} But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. {8} And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

MINISTER YOUR GIFT TO ONE ANOTHER, AS GOOD STEWARDS OF THE MANIFOLD GRACE OF GOD {1 Peter 4:10-11}As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. {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 Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Spiritual Gifts" THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS DETAILS for more information on this subject.

AS YE ARE PARTAKERS OF CHRIST'S SUFFERINGS HAPPY ARE YE; GOD'S SPIRIT RESTS ON YOU {1 Peter 4:13-16} But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. {14} If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, 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. {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. {16} Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

See my paper: "God the Holy Spirit / Ghost Scriptures & Notes" SCRIPTURES & NOTES THAT SHOW THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD & A MANIFESTATION OF THE TRIUNITY GODHEAD for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Baptism" HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM BENEFITS ARE SHOWN. THE STEPS TO RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM ARE SHOWN for more information on this subject.

LET THEM THAT SUFFER ACCORDING TO THE WILL OF GOD COMMIT THE KEEPING OF THEIR SOULS TO HIM IN WELL DOING {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.

DO NOT LORDS OVER GOD'S HERITAGE, BUT BEING ENSAMPLES TO THE FLOCK {1 Peter 5:2-4} Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; {3} Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. {4} And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

See my paper: "Church Officers and Their Qualifications" THE FIVE FOLD MINISTRIES & THE DEACON MINISTRY ARE PRESENTED for more information on this subject.

BE SUBJECT ONE TO ANOTHER FOR GOD RESISTETH THE PROUD, AND GIVETH GRACE TO THE HUMBLE {1 Peter 5:5-7} 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. {6} Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: {7} Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

See my paper: "Submission/Subjection" CHRISTIAN IS TO SUBMIT TO GOD, HUSBAND, LEADER, MASTER AND TO EACH OTHER for more information on this subject.

BE VIGILANT; BECAUSE YOUR ADVERSARY THE DEVIL SEEK TO DEVOUR YOU RESIST HIM IN THE FAITH {1 Peter 5:8-9} Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: {9} Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

See my paper: "Born With Sin/Father Is Devil (Prior to Re-Birth)" PEOPLE ARE BORN IN SIN WITH SATAN AS THEIR SPIRITUAL FATHER for more information on this subject.

WHO HATH CALLED US UNTO HIS ETERNAL GLORY BY CHRIST JESUS, AFTER THAT YE HAVE SUFFERED A WHILE, MAKE YOU PERFECT {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.

See my paper: "Christian Growth" PRESENTED IS THE STEPS A CHRISTIAN COULD GO THROUGH ONTO PERFECTION. for more information on this subject.

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KEPT BY POWER OF GOD {1 Peter 1:5} Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

See my paper: "Preservation and Perseverance of the Elect" ELECT HAVE ETERNAL SECURITY BEING KEPT BY GOD UNTO ETERNAL LIFE. for more information on this subject.

FAITH TRIAL TO PRAISE AND GLORY {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:

See my paper: "Faith" FAITH PROMISES PRESENTED FOR EVERY ASPECT OF THE CHRISTIANS LIFE: SALVATION & HEALING. THE CONDITIONS. for more information on this subject.

NOT SEEING BUT BELIEVING {1 Peter 1:8-9} 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: {9} Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

See my paper: "Man's Greatest Need - Relationship With God" ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD CHARACTERISTICS & MAN'S PURPOSES. for more information on this subject.

SET YOUR MIND {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 Jesus Christ;

See my paper: "Grace" DEFINITION OF GRACE; GRACE FOR BELIEVERS; ONLY KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVERS; GRACE GROWTH; GRACE SAVES for more information on this subject.

BE HOLY AS I AM HOLY {1 Peter 1:15-16} But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; {16} Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

See my paper: "Triunity: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" GOD IS A QUALITATIVE ONE TRIUNITY NOT TRIUNE: THREE SEPARATE PERSONS. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "God the Holy Spirit / Ghost Scriptures & Notes" SCRIPTURES & NOTES THAT SHOW THE HOLY SPIRIT IS GOD & A MANIFESTATION OF THE TRIUNITY GODHEAD for more information on this subject.

PASS YOUR TIME WITH FEAR {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:

LOVE ONE ANOTHER {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:

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

LAY ASIDE SIN {1 Peter 2:1-2} Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, {2} As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

OFFER SPIRITUAL SACRIFICES WHICH ARE ACCEPTABLE 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 Jesus Christ.

See my paper: "Church Officers and Their Qualifications" THE FIVE FOLD MINISTRIES & THE DEACON MINISTRY ARE PRESENTED for more information on this subject.

JESUS THE CORNERSTONE OFFENCE AT WORD {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.

See my paper: "God's Word/Bible/Scriptures" HOW GOD REVEALS HIMSELF; WRITTEN AND ORAL; SAFE GUARDS ON HIS WORD. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Bible Study & Interpretation Guideline" PRESENTED IS HOW TO STUDY SCRIPTURE SYSTEMATICALLY. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Jesus as Prophet, Priest, & King" SCRIPTURES SHOWS JESUS AS A PROPHET, MELCHISEDEC PRIEST & ETERNAL KING for more information on this subject.

ABSTAIN FROM LUST & DO GOOD WORKS {1 Peter 2:11-12} Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; {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.

See my paper: "What Does God Really Want?" WHAT LAWS OF GOD ARE CHRISTIANS TO FOLLOW. SHOWN ARE STEPS TO RECEIVE GOD FORGIVENESS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Questions & Answers on Law, Faith & Liberty" THE PURPOSE OF LAW, FAITH BEFORE THE LAW, FAITH IS GOD'S PLAN & LIBERTY FROM THE LAW. for more information on this subject.

SUBMIT TO EVERY ORDINANCE OF MAN {1 Peter 2:13-17} Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; {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. {15} For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: {16} As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. {17} Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

See my paper: "The Christian Position on Civil Authority & Nonresistance" CHRISTIANITY TEACH LOVE, NONRESISTANCE & OBEY AUTHORITY for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Submission/Subjection" CHRISTIAN IS TO SUBMIT TO GOD, HUSBAND, LEADER, MASTER AND TO EACH OTHER for more information on this subject.

SERVANTS BE SUBJECT TO YOUR MASTERS {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.

WIVES BE SUBJECT TO YOUR HUSBAND {1 Peter 3:1-4} 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; {2} While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. {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; {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.

See my paper: "Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage" PRESENTED IS MOST SCRIPTURES FOR WHEN TWO ARE MARRIED & GOD'S PERMITTING DIVORCES for more information on this subject.

HUSBAND GIVE HONOUR TO THY WIFE {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.

See my paper: "Man's Relationship With His Wife, Family & Friends" HOW TO IMPROVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS USING SCRIPTURES for more information on this subject.

LOVE THE BRETHREN & DO GOOD {1 Peter 3:8-12} Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: {9} Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. {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: {11} Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. {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.

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

GIVE EVERY MAN THAT ASKETH YOU A REASON OF YOUR HOPE {1 Peter 3:15-16} 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: {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.

SUFFER IN FLESH CEASE FROM SIN {1 Peter 4:1-3} 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; {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. {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:

CHARITY COVERS A MULTITUDE OF SINS {1 Peter 4:7-9} But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. {8} And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins. {9} Use hospitality one to another without grudging.

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

GLORIFY GOD BY USING HIS SPIRITUAL GIFT TO YOU {1 Peter 4:10-11} As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. {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 Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

See my paper: "Holy Spirit Spiritual Gifts" THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS DETAILS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Key Spiritual Gifts" KEY SPIRITUAL GIFTS SCRIPTURES for more information on this subject.

PARTAKER OF CHRIST SUFFERING {1 Peter 4:13} But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

See my paper: "Messianic Prophecies That Jesus Fulfilled" OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES PROPHECIES & THEIR NEW TESTAMENT FULFILLMENT BY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

IF YOU SUFFERAS A CHRISTIAN THEN GLORIFY GOD {1 Peter 4:14-16} If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, 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. {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. {16} Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

IF YOU SUFFER ACCORDING TO GOD'S WILL YOU ARE DOING WELL {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.

See my paper: "Plan of God" DISCUSSED ARE PREDESTINATION AND RELATED TOPICS WITH THEIR GREEK AND HEBREW DEFINITIONS, SCRIPTURES, AND COMMENTS for more information on this subject.

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GRACE SHOULD COME {1 Peter 1:10-11} Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: {11} Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

See my paper: "Grace" DEFINITION OF GRACE; GRACE FOR BELIEVERS; ONLY KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVERS; GRACE GROWTH; GRACE SAVES for more information on this subject.

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MISC: 1ST PETER SCRIPTURES {1ST PETER 1-5}

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GRACE SHOULD COME {1 Peter 1:11} Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.

See my paper: "Grace" DEFINITION OF GRACE; GRACE FOR BELIEVERS; ONLY KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVERS; GRACE GROWTH; GRACE SAVES for more information on this subject.

BE HOLY FOR I AM HOLY {1 Peter 1:15-16} But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; {16} Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

ALL FLESH IS LIKE GRASS WHICH WITHERED {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:

I LAY IN SION A CHIEF CORNER STONE {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.

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MISC: 1ST PETER WARNINGS {1ST PETER 1-5}

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PASS YOUR TIME WITH FEAR {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:

OBEYING THE TRUTH OF LOVE ONE ANOTHER {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:

See my paper: "Love" DEFINITION OF LOVE; LOVE IN ACTION IS CHARITY; BIBLE LOVE CHAPTERS; EXAMPLES OF LOVE; LOVE COMMANDS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "What Does God Really Want?" WHAT LAWS OF GOD ARE CHRISTIANS TO FOLLOW. SHOWN ARE STEPS TO RECEIVE GOD FORGIVENESS for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Questions & Answers on Law, Faith & Liberty" THE PURPOSE OF LAW, FAITH BEFORE THE LAW, FAITH IS GOD'S PLAN & LIBERTY FROM THE LAW. for more information on this subject.

JESUS THE CORNERSTONE OFFENCE AT WORD {1 Peter 2:6-8} 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. {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, {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.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

SUBMIT TO EVERY ORDINANCE OF MAN {1 Peter 2:13-15} Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; {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. {15} For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

See my paper: "Submission/Subjection" CHRISTIAN IS TO SUBMIT TO GOD, HUSBAND, LEADER, MASTER AND TO EACH OTHER for more information on this subject.

PATIENTLY ACCEPT BUFFETED FOR YOUR FAULTS {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.

See my paper: "Man's Relationship With His Wife, Family & Friends" HOW TO IMPROVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS USING SCRIPTURES for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage" PRESENTED IS MOST SCRIPTURES FOR WHEN TWO ARE MARRIED & GOD'S PERMITTING DIVORCES for more information on this subject.

RERAIN FROM EVIL, GOD IS OPEN TO PRAYERS {1 Peter 3:10-12} 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: {11} Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. {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.

See my paper: "Prayer" PRESENTS PRAYER STEPS. THE LORD'S PRAYER AND OTHER NEW TESTAMENT PRAYER EXAMPLES SHOWN. for more information on this subject.

SUFFER FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS SAKES {1 Peter 3:13-14} And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? {14} But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

IF GOD'S WILL TO SUFFER FOR GOOD THAN FOR EVIL 1 Peter 3:17-18} For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing. {18} For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

REJOICE IN SUFFERING FOR CHRIST {1 Peter 4:12-13} loved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: {13} But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events & Identity" JESUS KEY EVENTS SHOW HIS LIFE & IDENTIFY WHO HE IS. for more information on this subject.

DO NOT SUFFER FOR WRONG DOING, BUT MAY AS CHRISTIAN 1 Peter 4:15-16} 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. {16} Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

JUDGMENT MUST BEGIN AT THE HOUSE OF GOD {1 Peter 4:17-18} 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? {18} And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?

See my paper: "Judgments of Believer & Unbeliever" PRESENTED ARE SEVERAL JUDGMENTS FOR THE SAVED AND UN-SAVED for more information on this subject.

YOUR ADVERSARY THE DEVIL SEEK WHO TO DEVOUR {1 Peter 5:8-9} Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: {9} Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

See my paper: "Born With Sin/Father Is Devil (Prior to Re-Birth)" PEOPLE ARE BORN IN SIN WITH SATAN AS THEIR SPIRITUAL FATHER for more information on this subject.

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MISC: 1ST PETER EXHORTATIONS {1ST PETER 1-5}

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PETER THE ELDER EXHORTS OTHER ELDERS {1 Peter 5:1} The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

See my paper: "Church Officers and Their Qualifications" THE FIVE FOLD MINISTRIES & THE DEACON MINISTRY ARE PRESENTED for more information on this subject.

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1 PETER 1:1-25 INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY

AUTHORSHIP & SALUTATION {1 PETER 1:1-2}

WHO: Peter WHOM: To the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, {1 Peter 1:1}

WHAT: Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father WAY: Through sanctification of the Spirit WHY: Unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace and peace,be multiplied

Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. {1 Peter 1:2}

NEW BIRTH, PRESERVATION, & PERFECTION OF FAITH {1 PETER 1:3-7}

WHO: Us WHAT: Which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, {1 Peter 1:3}

WAY: To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you

To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, {1 Peter 1:4}

WHEN: Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time

Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. {1 Peter 1:5}

WHILE: Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations

Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: {1 Peter 1:6}

WHY: 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

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 1:7}

FULLNESS OF SALVATION {1 PETER 1:8-12}

WHO: Ye WHICH: 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, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: {1 Peter 1:8}

WHY: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls

Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. {1 Peter 1:9}

WHAT: Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you

Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you: {1 Peter 1:10}

WAY: Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow

Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. {1 Peter 1:11}

WHILE: 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.

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. {1 Peter 1:12}

LIVING SALVATION {1 PETER 1:13-20}

WHO: Your WANT: 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 Jesus Christ;

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 Jesus Christ; {1 Peter 1:13}

WHILE: As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:

As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: {1 Peter 1:14}

WAY: But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; {1 Peter 1:15}

WITH: Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy. {1 Peter 1:16}

WHY: 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:

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: {1 Peter 1:17}

WHAT: 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;

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; {1 Peter 1:18}

WITH: But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: {1 Peter 1:19}

WHEN: Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,

Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, {1 Peter 1:20}

SALVATION BY GOD {1 PETER 1:21-25}

WHO: Who WAY: By him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God

Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. {1 Peter 1:21}

WHY: 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

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: {1 Peter 1:22}

WHAT: Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.

Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. {1 Peter 1:23}

WHILE: 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

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: {1 Peter 1:24}

WHEREAS: But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you

But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you. {1 Peter 1:25}

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I) GREETINGS & SALUTATIONS FOR GOD'S ELECT: {1 PETER 1:1-2}

AUTHORSHIP & SALUTATION {1 PETER 1:1-2}

WHO: Peter WHOM: To the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, {1 Peter 1:1}

Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. {1 Peter 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: Jesus changed his name from Simon (meaning hearing with acceptance) to Peter (meaning rock or rock like). The rock is considered to be small as in a stone. Jesus might of judged Peter to be as a rock, strong and hard in purpose. Cephas is Aramaic and Petros (or Peter) is greek. His father was John (Jona is Aramaic). He was married. He brother was Andrew, who brought him to the Lord. He was one of three closest disciples with James & John. He was a pillars in the Jerusalem church with a ministry to the Jews. He wrote 1 Peter and 2 Peter

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.

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."

See my paper: "Apostle" for more information on this subject.

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MISC: APOSTLES {1 CORINTHIANS 1:1 – 15:9} {1 PETER 1:1}

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(1) Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, {1 Corinthians 1:1}

(2) For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. {1 Corinthians 4:9}

(3) Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? {1 Corinthians 9:1}

(4) If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. {1 Corinthians 9:2}

(5) Have we not power to eat and to drink? {1 Corinthians 9:4}

(6) Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brethren of the Lord, and Cephas? {1 Corinthians 9:5}

(7) Or I only and Barnabas, have not we power to forbear working? {1 Corinthians 9:6}

(8) And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. {1 Corinthians 12:28}

(9) Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles? {1 Corinthians 12:29}

(10) After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. {1 Corinthians 15:7}

(11) And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time. {1 Corinthians 15:8}

(12) For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. {1 Corinthians 15:9}

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MISC: CHRIST OF 1st PETER {1 PETER 1:1 - 5:14}

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(1) APOSTLE OF JESUS: Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. {1 Peter 1:1}

(2) ELECTED BY GOD: {1 Peter 1:2} Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, the Spirit, the blood of Jesus Christ. Grace & peace multiplied.

(3) SOURCE OF HOPE: Lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. {1 Peter 1:3}

(4) SACRIFICIAL LAMB: Redeemed with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. {1 Peter 1:19}

(5) CHIEF CORNER STONE: Believe in him will not be confounded. {1 Peter 2:6}

(6) PRAISE & HONOUR AT APPEARANCE: Might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. {1 Peter 1:7}

(7) REVELATION OF JESUS: Hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. {1 Peter 1:13}

(8) SPIRITUAL PRIESTHOOD: A holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. {1 Peter 2:5}

(9) PERFECT EXAMPLE: Called, because Christ also suffered for us, as an example, that you should follow in his steps. {1 Peter 2:21}

(10) PERFECT AND SINLESS PERSON: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth. {1 Peter 2:22}

(11) IDEAL SUFFERER: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to God. {1 Peter 2:23}

(12) SIN-BEARER: Who his own self bare our sins in his own body, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness. {1 Peter 2:24}

(13) SHEPHERD OF SOULS: For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. {1 Peter 2:25}

(14) BAPTISM FIGURE BY RESURRECTION: The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us by the resurrection of Jesus. {1 Peter 3:21}

(15) EXALTED LORD: Who is into heaven, and on the right hand of God; where angels, authorities, and powers being made subject unto him. {1 Peter 3:22}

(16) GOD'S GIFTS: If man speaks, as oracles of God; if man ministers, which God given ability: that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. {1 Peter 4:11}

(17) CALLING WITH SUFFERING: God's, who called us, after you have suffered, make you perfect, stablish, and strengthen. {1 Peter 5:10}

(18) LOVE AND PEACE: Greet one another with a kiss of charity and Peace be with all. {1 Peter 5:14}

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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.

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, plaace, or thing. 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.

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,"

See my paper: "God's Dispensation & Covenant Plans" AN OVERVIEW OF THE CREATION DISPENSATIONAL & COVENANT (WITHIN EACH DISPENSATION) PLANS ARE SHOWN for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Plan of God" DISCUSSED ARE PREDESTINATION AND RELATED TOPICS WITH THEIR GREEK AND HEBREW DEFINITIONS, SCRIPTURES, AND COMMENTS for more information on this subject.

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KEY WORD: ELECT {1 PETER 1:2 - 5:13}

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(1) Elect according to foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. {1 Peter 1:2}

(2) Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lays in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious; he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. {1 Peter 2:6}

(3) The Church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son. {1 Peter 5:13}

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Foreknowledge of God: God's prior knowledge of all things.

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 be 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,"

See my paper: "Is Free Will Biblical?" MANY SCRIPTURES ARE SHOWN FOR PREDESTINATED. OPPOSING FREEWILL VIEWS ARE DISCUSSED for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Some Saved and Some Lost - God's Sovereignty" GOD'S PLAN FOR BOTH PEOPLE THAT ARE LOST & SAVE IS SHOWN for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "God Plans for His Purpose. Who Harden Pharaoh's Heart?" GOD'S USE OF SINNERS TO ACHIEVE HIS PURPOSE IS SHOWN for more information on this subject.

Sanctification of the Spirit: Set apart or consecration for God's purpose by God. Devotion to a saintly, pure, holy and clean life.

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."

See my paper: "Walk as Jesus Walked" PRESENTED ARE THE WALKS OF THE CHRISTIAN DISCIPLE. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Christian Growth" PRESENTED IS THE STEPS A CHRISTIAN COULD GO THROUGH ONTO PERFECTION. for more information on this subject.

See my paper: "Godhead Relationship" HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH MANIFESTATION OF THE GODHEAD FOR FULFILLMENT, NOT ONLY JESUS. for more information on this subject.

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KEY WORD: HOLY SPIRIT {1 PETER 1:2 - 4:14}

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(2) Searching what time, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand of the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow {1 Peter 1:11}

(3) 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. {1 Peter 1:12}

(4) 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: {1 Peter 1:22}

(5) For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: {1 Peter 3:18}

(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. {1 Peter 4:6}

(7) If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, 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 4:14}

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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 mercy not getting what we deserve.

James 4:6 "But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."

See my paper: "Grace" DEFINITION OF GRACE; GRACE FOR BELIEVERS; ONLY KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVERS; GRACE GROWTH; GRACE SAVES for more information on this subject.

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MISC: GRACE {1 PETER 1:2}

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GRACE DEFINITION: Unmerited flavor from God to man. Getting what we do not deserve as compared with mercy: not getting what we deserve.

(1) 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;" Mercy not grace

GRACE IS A GIFT:

(1) Romans 5:15 "But not as the offence, so also <is> the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, <which is> by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many." Gift from God to elected believers only

Ephesians 2:8-9 "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." God gives grace & we believe unto salvation. It is a gift of God and not of man's work.

WE ARE SAVED BY GRACE:

(1) Psalms 84:11 "For the LORD God <is> a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good <thing> will he withhold from them that walk uprightly." God gives the grace so man can walk saved

(2) Acts 15:11 "But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they." Grace from God to save the elect

(3) Romans 11:6 "And if by grace, then <is it> no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if <it be> of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work." God's grace is not man's works

GRACE GROWS BY KNOWLEDGE OF JESUS & OUR HUMILITY:

(1) Proverbs 3:34 "Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly." Grace to lowly

(2) James 4:6 "But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble." Grace to humble

(3) 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."

(4) 2 Peter 1:2 "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord," Grace multipled by knowledge of God

(5) 2 Peter 3:18 "But grow in grace, and <in> the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him <be> glory both now and for ever. Amen."

GOD GIVES ONLY LOVING KINDNESS TO UNBELIEVER: Only Christians receive God's grace starting with salvation making them God's children. God provides loving kindness to man so that he can exist.

(1) Matthew 5:45 "That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust." Loving kindness

(2) Acts 14:17 "Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness." Loving kindness

(3) 1 Timothy 6:17 "Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;" Loving kindness

MAN MAY FAIL TO RECEIVE GOD'S GRACE: God provides grace to only His Christians. Unbelievers do not receive grace in vain, are bitter & defiled, have wrong gospel, & deny Jesus.

(1) 2 Corinthians 6:1 "We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain." God is blessing, but the unbeliever is not receiving making the grace vain

(2) Galatians 1:6-7 "I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: {7} Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ." To follow the wrong gospel removes the person from grace.

(3) Hebrews 12:15 "Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;" Bitterness leads to failed grace.

(4) Jude 1:4 "For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ." God's grace used wrong leads man to denying Christ.

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KEY WORD: GRACE TO GOD'S ELECT {1 PETER 1:2 - 5:12}

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(1) Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. {1 Peter 1:2}

(2) Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you:{1 Peter 1:10}

(3) Grace unto you by the revelation of Jesus Christ: 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 Jesus Christ; {1 Peter 1:13}

(4) Heirs together of the grace of life: 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. {1 Peter 3:7}

(5) Ministry gift by grace of God: As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. {1 Peter 4:10}

(6) God resists proud but give grace to humble: 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. {1 Peter 5:5}

(7) God of grace called us to eternal glory by Christ: 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.{1 Peter 5:10}

(8) True grace of God wherein you stand: 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.{1 Peter 5:12}

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Peace: Hebrew word Shalom used for hello, good-bye & God bless you. Only God gives peace to ones spirit of forgiveness & restoration.

1 Samuel 25:6 "And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast."

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CONTRASTS: GRACE, PEACE, & MERCY - RESULTING IN GOD'S PEACE {1 PETER 1:2}

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Grace -> Un-merit flavor from God -> Getting what we do not deserve

Mercy -> No punishment -> Not getting what we deserve

Peace -> Rest & assurance, in the Lord, that God has everything under control

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MISC: PEACE {PHILIPPIANS 1:2 – 4:9} {1 PETER 1:2}

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(1) Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. {Philippians 1:2}

(2) And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. {Philippians 4:7}

(3) Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. {Philippians 4:9}