They were elect sojourners, not by accident, but according to God's foreknowledge. Correlations between 1 Peter 1:2 and Abram's life as a sojourner.

Where are we in the spectrum? Law vs liberty. Jewish vs Gentile. Carnal vs spiritual. Weak vs strong in faith.

The power of the word of God - God uses His word to transform our lives. The key is believing God's word, using it to replace our ideas of what works. We need to grab the word of God and let it get to our heart. Then God transforms us.

1 Peter 1:1-2 provides a unique parallel to Abraham's life as Peter encourages his audience in their Christian walk

The warnings to Paul on his journey to Jerusalem.

Where is all headed towards

more of Paul's teaching on marriage

Paul's thoughts on marriage

The devil will suffer torment for all the torment he has brought in mankind. Then God will comfort all those who have suffered. Revelation 20 & 21

Paul's farewell message to the elders from Ephesus in Acts 20:16-38. He speaks of preaching the gospel, proclaiming the truth of God, and commends them to God for good works.