In this larger passage from the first letter of Peter, we see four commands where Peter calls Christians to have their activity match their identity.

In a series we call "Resourced to Restore," Luke Zirkle shares the mission of God and how students can influence global missions from his personal experiences this past summer.

This is the first episode in a series on the wisdom literature of scripture. In this episode, an LNBC student named Cameron Justice gives a brief introduction and then Student Pastor Taylor Terzek gives an overview of the book of Proverbs.

Continuing through our series in 1 Peter, we see the third reason we should praise God: He has brought us into His story for His glory.

An established faith is one that has received Christ, walks in him daily, and rests in gratitude.

An established faith relates to other believers by equipping them to glorify God, stirring them up in love, and training them in godliness.

An established faith relates to God by exalting him above all things, seeing and savoring him daily, and treasuring him alone.

God is to be praised because in His mercy He caused believers to be born again to a living hope and an imperishable inheritance, which He is guarding by His power.

The foreknowing work of the Father and the sanctifying action of the Spirit result in human obedience and cleansing by Christ’s blood. Conversion is the work of the Trinitarian God.

In the the last cultural trend we examine, we take up the issue of community and connection. How does digital technology and social media shape our relationships and understanding of community?