 Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying: "You are worthy, O Lord, To receive glory and honor and power; For You created all things, And by Your will they exist and were created."
(Revelation 4:9-11) |
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Category Archives: 1 Peter1 Peter 5:14 – Hugs and Peace1 Peter 5:14 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen. Truth to Learn Peter encourages brotherly love and offers peace to all Christians. Behind the Words “Kiss” is translatedContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:13 – Embracing the Faithful1 Peter 5:13 She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son. Truth to Learn A greeting may come in many forms. The early church used a hug. Behind the Words TheContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:12 – Standing Firm1 Peter 5:12 By Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand. Truth to Learn It is only byContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:11 – Our Eternal God1 Peter 5:11 To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. Truth to Learn God is mighty in position and power, deserving of our worship now and for all eternity. Behind the Words The word translatedContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:10 – Temporary Suffering1 Peter 5:10 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. Truth to Learn God will use our sufferingContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:9 – Brotherhood of Suffering1 Peter 5:9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. Truth to Learn You are not alone in your suffering for Christ. Behind the Words “Resist” is translatedContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:8 – Stay Alert!1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Truth to Learn Stay on the alert and don’t be intimidated by our accuser. Behind the WordsContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:7 – No Worries, Mate1 Peter 5:7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Truth to Learn God is interested in our well being, so why are we worrying? Behind the Words The word “casting” is translated from the GreekContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:6 – Humbled Exaltation1 Peter 5:6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, Truth to Learn Embrace humility and resist pride and let God lift you up. Behind the Words The word translatedContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:5 – Humble Submission1 Peter 5:5 Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Truth to LearnContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:4 – Unfading Victor’s Crown1 Peter 5:4 and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away. Truth to Learn There is an unfading reward awaiting those who faithfully lead. Behind the Words The expression “ChiefContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:3 – Example, Not Dictator1 Peter 5:3 nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock; Truth to Learn The pastor (or elder) of a local congregation is to be an example of Christ, not a dictator overContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:2 – Shepherd The Flock1 Peter 5:2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; Truth to Learn A church leader is to behave like a loving shepherd. BehindContinue Reading 1 Peter 5:1 – Peter the Elder1 Peter 5:1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: Truth to Learn PastorContinue Reading 1 Peter 4:19 – Committed Suffering1 Peter 4:19 Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator. Truth to Learn If you suffer for the cause of Christ, place yourselfContinue Reading 1 Peter 4:18 – Final Judgment1 Peter 4:18 Now “if the righteous one is scarcely saved, where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?” Truth to Learn All unbelievers will face a horrific judgment. Behind the Words The word translated “scarcely” is the Greek wordContinue Reading 1 Peter 4:17 – Fatherly Chastening1 Peter 4:17 For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? TruthContinue Reading 1 Peter 4:16 – Suffering Praise1 Peter 4:16 Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. Truth to Learn If you should suffer as a Christian, give God the glory! Behind the WordsContinue Reading 1 Peter 4:15 – Improper Suffering1 Peter 4:15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters. Truth to Learn Suffering for righteousness is pleasing to God. Suffering for wrongdoing is not pleasingContinue Reading 1 Peter 4:14 – Suffering For His Glory1 Peter 4:14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified. TruthContinue Reading 1 Peter 4:13 – Joyful Suffering1 Peter 4:13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. Truth to Learn We should be happy when we suffer as followersContinue Reading 1 Peter 4:12 – Christian Suffering, Not Unusual1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; Truth to Learn Christians have suffered for their faith throughout history. Therefore, don’t thinkContinue Reading 1 Peter 4:11 – Speaking and Ministering1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, toContinue Reading 1 Peter 4:10 – Ministering Gifts1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Truth to Learn God has given every Christian gifts. These are to be shared with theContinue Reading 1 Peter 4:9 – Christian Hospitality1 Peter 4:9 Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. Truth to Learn We should be hospitable to other Christians simply because we love them. Behind the Words The word translated “hospitable” is the Greek word philoxenos, which is madeContinue Reading 1 Peter 4:8 – Demonstrate Fervent Love1 Peter 4:8 And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.” Truth to Learn Love means forgetting your own pain in order to help a brother or sister grow inContinue Reading 1 Peter 4:7 – End-Time Actions1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. Truth to Learn The end is very near, so be serious about what you do and how you pray. BehindContinue Reading 1 Peter 4:6 – Dead, But Alive1 Peter 4:6 For this reason the gospel was preached also to those who are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit. Truth to Learn The ultimateContinue Reading 1 Peter 4:5 – Divine Vengeance1 Peter 4:5 They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. Truth to Learn When we are slandered by others for doing what God wants, we need to remember that HeContinue Reading 1 Peter 4:4 – Unfriendly Recognition1 Peter 4:4 In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you. Truth to Learn Leaving old habits behind comes at a cost. BehindContinue Reading |