1 Peter is particularly helpful because it is so applicable to life in the increasingly secular culture we live in. It is a letter written by an apostle for the church in exile. The minority church. The persecuted church. Even the hated church.
The title for our series comes from the first words of the letter. Peter addresses his letter “to those who are elect exiles.” (1 Peter 1:1 ESV) Exiles from where and why does that matter? We will get into that.
This letter will likely end up in the running for your favorite in the whole Bible. Luther called it “one of the noblest books in the New Testament” and put it on par with Romans and the gospel of John, and that’s saying something.
We will work through it in a style of teaching known as expository preaching. This means we will begin with explaining the text, seek to learn what Peter and the Holy Spirit meant when they wrote it, then apply it to our lives today. Join us as we dig deeply and discover new ground and fresh truth for our lives.
Exiles - A Study in 1 Peter
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How do we live faithfully in a country becoming more and more hostile to our faith in Christ?
Like the Israelites in Babylon, we must find a way to maintain our faith in the midst of a pagan culture. But that requires we answer two crucial questions:
How did we get here? How do we prepare for the dark and difficult days ahead?
In The Church in Babylon, Dr. Erwin Lutzer answers both of these questions. He will walk you through the many parallels between the church in America and God’s people in Babylon, and embolden you to be a gospel witness. You’ll be encouraged not to compromise your faith even when under constant pressure from all corners of society. And more than all this you will have a fresh encounter with Jesus Christ, as you consider the biblical role of those in exile.
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1 Peter: Following Jesus
48-day Study in the book of First Peter
The Christian life is wonderful, but it is rarely easy. Sometimes we might even feel burdened with ‘all kinds of trials’ just like Peter’s first readers. Peter urges his friends to continue to live for Jesus, despite their present difficulties, by reminding them that they have a secure future in Christ. This expositional devotion is ideal for those new to reading the Bible and will also suit more experienced readers. This is the message of 1 Peter: Following Jesus (Click here to go to the study)