Peter's premise is straightforward: the more you connect with the sufferings of Christ today, the more you will celebrate his coming tomorrow. If you partake of and share in Christ's sufferings in this life, you will have a stronger appreciation for his glory in the next one. You will be on the edge of your seat for Christ's return. You will long for the kingdom.
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The main appeal of the paragraph surrounding this verse is straightforward: “love one another earnestly from a pure heart” (22). This action is built, according to Peter, on the foundation of a change that took place in us. This change enabled us to have “sincere brotherly love” (22). In other words, love is built upon love. Reciprocal, brotherly love is meant to develop into sacrificial, even non-reciprocal love.
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According to Peter, everyone with a gift in the church has something to offer the others in the church. This is particularly impressive when you think of the original recipients of Peter's letter.
Read moreSteward God's Gift (1 Peter 4:10)
According to Peter, everyone with a gift in the church has something to offer the others in the church. This is particularly impressive when you think of the original recipients of Peter's letter. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)
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Exile Grace - 1 Peter 5:10-14 - The Grace of Exile #27
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Exile Resistance - 1 Peter 5:8-9 - The Grace of Exile #26
Read moreExile Trust -- 1 Peter 5:6-7 -- The Grace Of Exile #25
Sunday Teaching: Exile Trust -- 1 Peter 5:6-7 -- The Grace Of Exile #25
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# 24 Exile Pastors (1 Peter 5:1-5)
Read moreExile Friendship -- 1 Peter 4:12-19 -- The Grace Of Exile #23
Sunday Teaching: Exile Friendship -- 1 Peter 4:12-19 -- The Grace Of Exile #23
Read moreExile Atmosphere -- 1 Peter 4:7-9 -- The Grace Of Exile #21
[Sunday Teaching] Exile Atmosphere -- 1 Peter 4:7-9 -- The Grace Of Exile #21
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