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the living word

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Peter 1:13-2:3.  Peter encouraged the Christians reading his words to set their hope on something more substantial than human rulers or ancestors.  God’s word alone substantiates the hope of the believer. God’s word explains how he ransomed us with … Continue reading →

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a living hope

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Peter 1:1-12.  Peter writes to Christians who are going through “various trials” which grieve them and threaten to steal their hope.  He seeks to encourage them by reminding them of God’s sovereign plan. In the past,  they were unsaved.  … Continue reading →

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