Tag Archives: 1 Peter 4
1 Peter 4:4 (LSB)
One-Sentence Summary:When believers abandon their former sinful lifestyles, unbelievers are often surprised, offended, and hostile because the believer’s transformed life exposes the world’s rebellion against God. 1 Peter 4:4 (LSB)“In all this, they are surprised that you do not run … Continue reading
1 Peter 4:3 (LSB)
One-Sentence Summary:Believers have already spent more than enough time living according to the sinful values of the world and should now devote themselves entirely to God’s will and holy living. 1 Peter 4:3 (LSB)“For the time already past is sufficient … Continue reading
1 Peter 4:2 (LSB)
One-Sentence Summary:Believers are to live the remainder of their earthly lives governed by God’s will rather than by sinful human desires, demonstrating the transforming power of their union with Christ. 1 Peter 4:2 (LSB)“so as to live the rest of … Continue reading
1 Peter 4:1 (LSB)
One-Sentence Summary:Because Christ suffered in His earthly life and decisively broke with sin, believers must adopt the same mindset, viewing suffering for righteousness as evidence of a decisive separation from sin’s rule. 1 Peter 4:1 (LSB)“Therefore, since Christ has suffered … Continue reading
Teaching summary of 1 Peter 3–4
Teaching summary of 1 Peter 3–4 Overall Themes Christlike conduct in a hostile world — responding to mistreatment with blessing. Holiness in the home and community — submission, gentleness, and unity. Suffering as participation in Christ — not a sign … Continue reading
the time has come
20240819 the time has come 1 Peter 4:14-19 (JDV) 1 Peter 4:14 If you are ridiculed for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Breath of glory and of God rests on you.1 Peter 4:15 Let none of … Continue reading
something unusual
20240818 something unusual 1 Peter 4:12-13 (JDV) 1 Peter 4:12 Cared for ones, don’t be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you happening to test you as if something unusual were occurring to you.1 Peter 4:13 Instead, rejoice just as … Continue reading
what your gifts are for
20240817 what your gifts are for 1 Peter 4:10-11 (JDV) 1 Peter 4:10 Just as each one has received a gift, use it for serving one another, as good stewards of the multifaceted grace of God.1 Peter 4:11 If someone … Continue reading
Living like an adventist
20240816 Living like an adventist 1 Peter 4:7-9 (JDV) 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near; therefore, be self-controlled and sober for prayers.1 Peter 4:8 Above all, maintain constant care for one another, since care covers a … Continue reading
the time that has passed
20240815 the time that has passed 1 Peter 4:3-6 (JDV) 1 Peter 4:3 For the time that has passed was sufficient to do what the Gentiles plan to do: carrying on in unrestrained behavior, evil desires, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and … Continue reading
