Monthly Archives: September 2026
1 Peter 2:18–20
1 Peter 2:18–20 Teaching Outline — “Servants… be subject… even to the unreasonable” I. Submission in Unjust Circumstances Observations Slaves must submit even to harsh masters. Submission is not conditioned on fairness. Interpretation Christian submission is rooted in God’s sovereignty, … Continue reading
1 Peter 2:17
1 Peter 2:17 Teaching Outline — “Honor all… love the brotherhood… fear God… honor the king” I. Four Commands Governing Christian Conduct Observations Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. Interpretation Universal honor, special love, exclusive … Continue reading
1 Peter 2:16
1 Peter 2:16 Teaching Outline — “Act as free people… but not using freedom as a covering for evil” I. The Paradox of Christian Freedom Observations Believers are “free,” yet “servants of God.” Freedom is not autonomy. Interpretation Christian freedom … Continue reading
1 Peter 2:15
1 Peter 2:15 Teaching Outline — “This is the will of God…” I. God’s Will Defined Observations God’s will is not mysterious: do good. Good works silence foolish accusations. Interpretation Holiness is apologetic; conduct defends the faith. Ignorance is defeated … Continue reading
1 Peter 2:13–14
1 Peter 2:13–14 Teaching Outline — “Submit… for the Lord’s sake” I. The Command to Submit (v. 13a) Observations Submission is “for the Lord’s sake,” not because authorities are perfect. Applies to “every human institution.” Interpretation Christian submission is an … Continue reading
Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 2:12
Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 2:12 I. The Call to Visible Holiness (“Keep your behavior excellent”) A. “Keep” — ongoing vigilance Echontes (having/maintaining) implies continuous, intentional practice. Holiness is not a momentary act but a sustained lifestyle. B. “Your behavior” — … Continue reading
Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 2:11
Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 2:11 I. A Pastoral Appeal Rooted in Identity (“Beloved”) Peter shifts from identity (vv. 9–10) to conduct (vv. 11–12). “Beloved” (agapētoi) — pastoral tenderness; Peter speaks as a shepherd, not a lecturer. The exhortation flows from … Continue reading
Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 2:9–10
Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 2:9–10 I. A New Identity Rooted in God’s Choice (v. 9a) Peter contrasts believers with the unbelievers of vv. 7–8. Those who reject Christ stumble; those who believe receive a new identity. A. “A chosen race” … Continue reading
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Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 2:6–8
Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 2:6–8 I. The Scriptural Foundation for Christ the Cornerstone (v. 6) Peter quotes Isaiah 28:16, showing that Christ’s identity as the cornerstone is not a new idea but rooted in God’s ancient promise. God Himself places … Continue reading
Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 2:4–5
Teaching Outline: 1 Peter 2:4–5 I. Coming to the Living Stone (v. 4) “Coming to Him” — present tense (proserchomenoi), indicating continual approach, ongoing fellowship, repeated drawing near to Christ. Christ as the “Living Stone” — paradoxical image: a stone … Continue reading
