Know that you have already been given everything you need for life and godliness in Christ. Know his precious and very great promises and apply them, growing in the knowledge of God and what you already have. Be reminded of the gospel multiple times...

In terms of theme and application, the letters of 1 and 2 Peter have similarities as well as differences. Standing firm in our faith through trials and difficulties, we experience grace and peace as we grow in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior...

We have an adversary, Satan, who is bent on devouring and destroying us. But he is not equal to God. Resist him, remember those who suffer and have suffered for the Gospel, and follow their example, and rest in the God of all grace who has called...

Let us fix our eyes on the eternal Son of God who condescended to save us; let us think deeply of his demonstration of humility, and let that strengthen our resolve and fuel our passionate pursuit of humility.

Eldership is an oft-misunderstood role in the body of Christ, but an indispensible part of God’s design for the church.

Suffering is part of God’s plan for his followers. It happens in a fallen world, particularly to those who stand out as servants of the faithful Creator of that world. Both the church and the world will know God’s judgment, as a refining work or a...

Our call as Christ-followers is to demonstrate love to the brotherhood of believers during our time in exile and to glorify God in the process. As the end approaches, we must love and look outward.

Armed with suffering as our weapon against sin, we now put away wanton lifestyles and pagan practices. Our goal is to suffer death, which is the “way of all the earth,” so that we can live in the spirit with God forever. We need to live like someone...

Jesus is eternal, and his Spirit has been at work not only in our time, but in all times. Christ, via the Spirit, has secured our salvation and has triumphed over all of his, and our, enemies.

We are not to fear those who threaten us when we are innocent, but we are to be prepared to give a defense (apologia) for the reason we hold fast to our faith even though persecuted. Our witness, however, must always be done respectfully and honestly.