Sunday, October 28, 2012

Three Reasons for Christian Rejoicing

Peter gives three reasons for Christians in all situations to rejoice in God: being born again, having a living hope, and anticipating a heavenly inheritance.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Seven Descriptions of the Saints

Peter gives seven descriptive terms that apply to all believers.  They are aliens, scattered, chosen, foreknown, sanctified, obedient, and sprinkled.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Peter, An Apostle of Jesus Christ

An introduction to the book of 1Peter, discussing the Apostle Peter and the recipients of his epistle.  Peter is an intriguing Bible character who was mightily used by God despite his major flaws and failures.  In his first epistle, he gives words of both comfort and exhortation to the scattered, suffering believers of Asia Minor.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

The Devil

The devil is described as the Christian's adversary and is likened to a roaring lion, prowling about and seeking someone to devour. This message exhorts believers to be alert to his tactics and to actively resist the devil in the power of Christ.