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Tag Archives: 1 Peter 2

Is our intent to deceive others?

March 29, 2021

Pretense is the purposeful deception of others, usually for the sake of our own interest, safety or pride. Scripture condemns …

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What is the purpose of a church?

February 21, 2021

Should we be concerned about the use of the word “church“? It is possible that to many believers and unbelievers …

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Is patience important in enduring life’s circumstances and sufferings?

October 5, 2020

I hate pain. I try to avoid suffering, I hate being poor and I don’t go out of my way …

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Should we make a clean sweep? Should we call in the expert, Jesus?

September 22, 2020

So many days we are focused on our house. Is it clean? Is it organized? There is even a show …

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Should we make a clean sweep? Should we call in the expert, Jesus?

May 22, 2020

So many days we are focused on our house. Is it clean? Is it organized? There is even a show …

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“Governors as sent by God for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.” ~Apostle Peter

March 15, 2020

God is clear. I must recognize that authority comes from God. This is a foundational principle. I am challenged by …

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“Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word.” ~Apostle Peter

September 1, 2019

There is a really big deal here. Deceit is defined as “the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing …

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“To this you were called, because the Messiah suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” ~Apostle Peter

November 17, 2018

I am to show respect to everyone. It starts with the fear of God.  It continues with love of my …

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“The Messiah also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth.” ~Apostle Peter

October 9, 2018

Peter challenges me to follow the example of Jesus. Peter knows. Peter learned directly from our Master Jesus. Jesus has …

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Slave — Whose slave are you? God’s? Sin’s?

September 9, 2018

It is hard to get the issue of being a slave in my mind. In the Greek-speaking world of the first …

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Self-Denial — Is it a requirement of following Jesus the Messiah?

September 1, 2018

There is much to be said about self denial and the scripture repeats this theme over and over. Jesus is …

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Church — What is God’s purpose for the called out assembly of disciples?

August 22, 2018

I’m concerned about the use of the word church. I think to believers and unbelievers it either connotes a building …

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Respect — It leads to Godly living

July 26, 2018

The apostle Peter summarizes the Bible’s teaching on respect in his first Epistle. My mission is clear. Show proper respect …

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Magnify God — By Honoring Him

July 24, 2018

Giving glory to God through worship and through upright living. God’s people are exhorted to praise him and to bring …

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Pretense — God’s People Must rid Themselves of Pretense

July 8, 2018

Pretense is the purposeful deception of others by myself, usually for the sake of my own interest, safety or pride. …

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Goodness — God is pleased with the good works of his people

May 3, 2018

How am I doing with being selfless on behalf of others? It is a pretty telling question if I answer it …

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Patience — It’s importance in enduring life’s circumstances and sufferings

April 3, 2018

I hate pain. I try to avoid suffering, I hate being poor and I don’t go out of my way …

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“So clean house! Make a clean sweep of malice and pretense, envy and hurtful talk.” ~Apostle Peter

April 8, 2016

The culture of this world is full of malice, pretense, envy and hurting others. It can fill my life with …

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“So clean house! Make a clean sweep of malice and pretense, envy and hurtful talk.” ~~Apostle Peter

April 16, 2014

So many days we are focused on our house. Is it clean? Is it organized? There is even a show …

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