Though believers should trust in God, they should be vigilant and on guard against Satan's attacks.  Read More

n the final chapter, Peter begins with a personal message to the church’s elders and ministers. The church needs Spirit-led leadership more than when it is being persecuted, which explains why Peter wrote this special message to encourage them to do their work faithfully.  Read More

As we approach 1 Peter 4:12-19, we can reflect on previous passages on how Peter develops his message, “Christ gives hope during difficult days.”  Read More

Throughout the New Testament, we read of the changed life that follows genuine conversion. When God forgives us of our sins, Christ’s righteousness is credited to our account, and the Holy Spirit takes up residence in our hearts; then old things pass away and all things become new (2 Cor 5:17).   Read More

1 Peter 3:18-22  In 1 Peter 3:18-22, Peter culminates his section on the unjust suffering of believers with the example of how Christ’s suffering achieved God’s triumphant purpose.  Read More

The letter of Hebrews is written to at-risk Jewish Christians. As a result of their persecution, they were apt to abandon the grace of God and return to the shackles of Judaism. The writer pens this letter to exhort believers in the Lord Jesus Christ to maintain an unbreakable faith.  Read More