1-2 Peter: Spiritual Refugees

In conclusion of his second letter Peter helps Christians recognize the blessing and joy of holiness and obedience. Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-18

What we think about judgement actually reveals what we think about God. Peter admonishes his church to misunderstand God's mercy as they await the day of the Lord. Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-10

In the second chapter of his second letter, Peter breaks down the anatomy of false teachers and encourages the church to endure. Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

In the concluding portion of 2 Peter 1, the apostle sets the precedent of Christian living by pointing to the reliability of Jesus. Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

The late J.I. Packer asked a profound question: "What do I intend to do with my knowledge about God now that I have it?" 2 Peter 1:3-11 shows Christians the wonderfully practical places where our knowledge of God in Jesus influences our …

As Peter opens his second letter to his churches he reminds them of the greatest experience which comforts their anxious emotions. Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

In the concluding portion of his letter, Peter provides comfort to an anxious church by reminding them of the goodness of God in their salvation. Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-14

In the midst of suffering, Peter turns to the individuals in the church to make sure they are prepared to care for each other. Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

In finishing up his section on Christian suffering, Peter encourages believers to understand the nearness of Jesus in the midst of life's hardest times. Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

In 1 Peter 4:7-11, Peter reminds the church that the hope of the gospel is so big that even in the midst of suffering Christians can do the hard but beautiful task of living life together as Jesus' church and for his glory. …

To prepare Christians to be misunderstood, Peter helps believers understand the victory Jesus secured.  Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-4:6

In transitioning to his teaching on suffering, Peter equips believers to conduct themselves with Christian actions because of their Christian hope.  Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

As Peter continues to shape the culture of the church with the culture of the gospel he turns in chapter three to husbands and wives.   Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

In the latter portion of 1 Peter 2, the apostle begins to shape the believer's responses to worldly authority figures by showing them the redemptive work of Jesus for their sake.   Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

As Peter develops his theme of spiritual exiles, he presses the importance of the gospel in both the culture of our heart and the culture of our world.   Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

In chapter 2 of his letter to the churches, Peter reminds believers of the foundational role of Jesus in their life and ministry.   Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

It's the certainty of what Jesus has done for us that allows his people to love one another when things are uncertain.  Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Peter calls us to hope in our exile by calling us to holiness in our exile. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

In the opening chapter of 1 Peter, the Apostle calls for believers to find hope in hard times by understanding God's goal in trials. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Peter opens his letters to the churches by reminding them of their nature as exiles and the nature of their exile. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2