Issues In Perspective

Peter's writings at the beginning of his 2nd letter are a summary of how we should look at our lives:

God's divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life & godliness through the knowledge of Him.

Peter reaffirms personal humility & dependence on God and His grace, even when He appears to be silent. This grows & tests our faith and builds our hope, that we can be more dependent on Him & become all that He wants us to be.

Peter gives particular directions, first to the elders, how to behave themselves towards their flock; then to the younger, to be obedient and humble, & to cast their care upon God.

Dr. Eckman discusses Spiritual Gifts, and Trials vs Temptation, as Peter's writes about Living for God, and Suffering for being a Christian.

Peter builds on his message of Living for God: As Christians, we need to live by the principle that future promises should determine present behavior.

Peter reminds us that as Christians, we have a new position in Christ; we are to die to our old life & be conformed to the image of Jesus, as we line up our minds & will with that of God.

Peter teaches that as we suffer & go through difficult times, remember Christ's suffering: It was for us & accomplished our redemption. It completed His work, as we identify with Him in His death, burial, & resurrection.

Peter teaches on the blessing of suffering for righteousness, and guides us on how to handle ourselves when others challenges our Faith.

Dr. Eckman details more of the virtues of Righteousness, as part of Peter's writings about Righteous Living.

Peter presents the obligations of Christian husbands, and calls readers to Righteous Living; Dr. Eckman leads discussion of the virtues of Righteousness.